dealership

[dee-ler-ship]

noun

1. authorization to sell a commodity.

   He got the dealership for the area after a long investigation into his credit status.

2. a sales agency or distributor having such authorization.

Word History and Origins

Origin of dealership¹

First recorded in 1915–20; dealer + -ship

Example Sentences

The dealership has seen a “significant increase” in electric vehicle sales over the past couple of months, he said.

From Los Angeles Times

A press photographer who was arrested while covering a fire at a car dealership has had his conviction thrown out.

From BBC

California is one of its largest markets, with more than 70 dealerships.

From Los Angeles Times

The indictment alleges that Corona lied to the FBI, claiming that he had left the woman alone in his chambers to drive to a dealership and pick up a motorcycle.

From Los Angeles Times

The outlet has been compared to a car dealership as it offers services including sales, spare parts and maintenance.

From BBC