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FRANCHISOR

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A person or entity who owns a franchise and grants a license to operate a business or trade name to a franchisee. … [Read more...]

FRANCIA

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France. Bract, fol. 427b. … [Read more...]

FOUNDLING

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A new-born child, abandoned by, its parents, who are unknown. The settlement of, such a child is in the place where found. A deserted or exposed infant; a child found without a parent or guardian, its relatives being unknown. It has a settlement in the district where found. Foundling hospitals. Charitable institutions which exist in most countries for taking care of infants … [Read more...]

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