charter
//ˈtʃɑːrtər//
Noun
chartersPlural
1
A written document from a ruler or government that grants certain rights, privileges, or powers to a person, organization, or institution
The king granted a charter to the new university in 1209.
2
A formal document that establishes an organization and defines its purposes, rights, and structure
The United Nations Charter was signed in 1945.
3
The hiring or leasing of a vehicle, aircraft, or ship for private use
We arranged a charter of a private jet for the business trip.
Synonym
Verb
charterInfinitive
charterPresent tense
charteredPast tense
charteredPast participle
charteringPresent participle
chartersThird-person singular
1
To grant a charter to an organization or institution
The university was chartered in 1850.
2
To hire or lease a vehicle, aircraft, or ship for exclusive use
We chartered a bus for the school trip.