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franchiser. See FRANCHISOR.[Blacks Law 8th]

franchise fee.See FEE(1).[Blacks Law 8th]

franchisee. One who is granted a franchise.[Blacks Law 8th]

franchise court.Hist. A privately held court that (usu.) exists by virtue of a royal grant, with jurisdiction over a variety of matters, depending on the grant and whatever powers the court acquires over time. • In 1274, Edward I abolished many of these feudal courts by forcing the nobility to demonstrate by what authority (quo…

franchise clause.Insurance. A provision in a casualty insurance policy stating that the insurer will pay a claim only if it is more than a stated amount, and that the insured is responsible for all damages if the claim is under that amount. • Unlike a deductible, which the insured always has to pay, with a…

franchise appurtenant to land.See FRANCHISE(2).[Blacks Law 8th]

franchise agreement.The contract between a franchisor and franchisee establishing the terms and conditions of the franchise relationship. • State and federal laws regulate franchise agreements.[Blacks Law 8th]

franchise (fran-chIz), n.1. The right to vote. — Also termed elective franchise. [Cases: Elections 1. C.J.S. Elections §§ 1(1, 10), 2.] 2. The right conferred by the government to engage in a specific business or to exercise corporate powers. — Also termed corporate franchise; general franchise. [Cases: Franchises 1.] “When referring to government grants (other…

francbordus. See FREE-BORD.[Blacks Law 8th]

framing. On the Internet, a website’s display of another entity’s webpage inside a bordered area, often without displaying the page’s URL or domain name. • Framing may constitute a derivative work and may infringe on a copyright or trademark if done without giving credit to or obtaining permission from the other website’s owner.[Blacks Law 8th]