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from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

  • noun A franchise to sell specified items in a certain area.

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  • noun A place that sells items, especially cars.

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

Etymologies

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From dealer +‎ -ship.

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