subchain

English

Etymology

sub- +‎ chain

Noun

subchain (plural subchains)

  1. Any chain that branches off another.
  2. A secondary or subsidiary chain of businesses.
    • 2009, Guillaume Gruère, Debdatta Sengupta, Biosafety Decisions and Perceived Commercial Risks, page 7:
      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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