FRANCHISED Synonyms

• established by authority; given authoritative approval

• endowed with authority

• endorsed authoritatively as having met certain requirements

• fit to be certified as insane (and treated accordingly)

• holding appropriate documentation and officially on record as qualified to perform a specified function or practice a specified skill

• invested with legal power or official authority especially as symbolized by having a scepter

• given official approval to act

• conforming to orthodox or recognized rules

• formally approved and invested with legal authority

• established by authority; given authoritative approval

• be behind; approve of

• give support or one's approval to

• guarantee as meeting a certain standard

• sign as evidence of legal transfer

• a legal document giving official permission to do something

• the act of giving a formal (usually written) authorization

• large game fish; found in waters of the West Indies

• consent to, give permission; permit

• make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

• allow the presence of or allow (an activity) without opposing or prohibiting

• a writ from a court commanding police to perform specified acts

• a type of security issued by a corporation (usually together with a bond or preferred stock) that gives the holder the right to purchase a certain amount of common stock at a stated price

• formal and explicit approval

• a written assurance that some product or service will be provided or will meet certain specifications

• provide adequate grounds to justify (a certain course of action)

• stand behind and guarantee the quality, accuracy, or condition of

• a business established or operated under an authorization to sell or distribute a company's goods or services in a particular area

• freedom from political subjugation or servitude

• a statutory right or privilege granted to a person or group by a government (especially the rights of citizenship and the right to vote)

• the act of certifying or bestowing a franchise on