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.
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Lethal dose (LD). The dose of radiation expected to cause death to 50 percent of an exposed population within 30 days (LD 50/30).Typically, the LD 50/30 is in the range from 400 to 450 rem (4 to 5 sieverts) received over a very short period.Page Last Reviewed/Updated Thursday, July 23, 2015.ethal dose (LD). The dose of radiation expected to cause death to 50 percent of an exposed population within 30 days (LD 50/30).