Quote Originally Posted by allodial View Post
Indeed a lot of government structure can be traced back to the structures of ancient households where they had chamberlains, bottlers (butler), etc. Its long been my view that a republic is much like a hereditary monarchy but in disguise. Even corporate charters are much like Royal Warrants given to businesses in the UK. Does the DMV call licenses holders 'customers'? Interesting because the word 'customer' used to refer to the recipient of a royal warrant.
A grant of license is a franchise.
In English Common Law, a franchise is the exercise of a royal prerogative in the hands of a subject according to Blackstone.