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A written constitution or description of an organization's functions
“Has a new phase begun, one in which we will see the organization actually take on the decisive role that its charter sets out for it?”
A grant or authorization by the sovereign or legislative power of a country
“The Virginia Company, which had been given the charter to found the colony, set up a General Assembly.”
A formal document granting or demanding certain rights or liberties
“On November 2, 1891, the Lake Gas Company was incorporated and given a charter to operate in the Town of Lake.”
The act of paying for the use of something, typically a vehicle
“You can also organize for the private charter of a car during your trip.”
A solemn promise or undertaking
A basic structure underlying a system, concept, or text
Official or legal paperwork
Official recognition or proof of completing a course of study
To lease or hire by charter
“He said importers could charter ships with their own cranes on board at short notice.”
To charge a fee for the use of something
“He has full power to charter out the ship at the best possible rates as he thinks fit.”
To authorize or grant a charter or license to
“The council is chartered to promote the understanding of British culture throughout the world.”
To approve of something, or to allow something to happen
To allow someone to use something temporarily, on the condition that it is returned
To hire (somebody) for work or a job
To give legal or constitutional form to
Relating to rent or renting
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