Franchise: alternatives and connections

That which busies one, or that which engages the time, attention, or labor of any one, as his principal concern or interest, whether for a longer or…

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To give cetain information to; to assure; to make certain.

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To relate or belong to; to have reference to or connection with; to affect the interest of; to be of importance to.

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The act of conceding or yielding; usually implying a demand, claim, or request, and thus distinguished from giving, which is voluntary or spontaneous.

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To give over; to make conveyance of; to give the possession or title of; to convey; -- usually in answer to petition.

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a legal document giving official permission to do something

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Authority or liberty given to do or forbear any act; especially, a formal permission from the proper authorities to perform certain acts or to carry…

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A vote given in deciding a controverted question, or in the choice of a man for an office or trust; the formal expression of an opinion; assent; vote.

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An ardent wish or desire; a vow; a prayer.

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One who makes a bargain; -- sometimes in the sense of bargainor.

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One who makes a bargain; -- sometimes in the sense of bargainor.

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One who deals; one who has to do, or has concern, with others; esp., a trader, a trafficker, a shopkeeper, a broker, or a merchant; as, a dealer in d…

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One who deals; one who has to do, or has concern, with others; esp., a trader, a trafficker, a shopkeeper, a broker, or a merchant; as, a dealer in d…

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To set free; to liberate from slavery, prison, or any binding power.

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To set free; to liberate from slavery, prison, or any binding power.

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Releasing from slavery or custody.

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