me|dal|lion

me|dal|lion
me|dal|lion «muh DAL yuhn», noun.
1. a large medal.
2. a design or ornament shaped like a medal. A design on a book or a pattern in lace may be called a medallion.
3. U.S. a) a license or permit to operate a taxicab, issued in the form of a medallion which is purchased by the licensee: »

A government contract is awarded to the bidder who will best serve the government's interest or to the one who submits the lowest bid. The theory is extended to taxicab medallions and turnpike concessions (Charles A. Reich).

b) a taxicab operated with such a license.
[< French médaillon < Italian medaglione large medal < medaglia medal]

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