English dictionary
charter
/'/tS//A/rt/@/r/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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a document incorporating an institution and specifying its rights; includes the articles of incorporation and the certificate of incorporation
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a contract to hire or lease transportation
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A written evidence in due form of things done or granted, contracts made, etc., between man and man; a deed, or conveyance.
Source: webster1913
verb
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hold under a lease or rental agreement; of goods and services
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grant a charter to
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engage for service under a term of contract
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To establish by charter.
Source: webster1913