Under a franchise arrangement, a person or company purchases the ability to run a local business under a larger company's brand. Depending on the franchise arrangement, the local party may have to meet certain standards established by the larger company and purchase products from the larger company as well.
Half-cock is when the position of the hammer is partially but not completely cocked.
Full Definition of DOSAGE. 1. a: the addition of an ingredient or the application of an agent in a measured dose b: the presence and relative representation or strength of a factor or agent. 2. a: dose 2 b (1) : the giving of a dose (2) : regulation or determination of doses.