franchisal

adjective

fran·​chis·​al

ˈfranˌchīzəl,

-raan- sometimes -īsəl

: of, relating to, or having the characteristics of a franchise

Word History

Etymology

franchise + -al

First Known Use

1866, in the meaning defined above

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