Subchain

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Any chain that branches off another.
  2. 2
    A secondary or subsidiary chain of businesses.

    "The supermarket chain may also have a retail partner or subchain in the country subject to the same standard; this actor could further interact with policy makers."

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"The supermarket chain may also have a retail partner or subchain in the country subject to the same standard; this actor could further interact with policy makers."

Etymology

From sub- + chain.

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