CHARTER


Meaning of CHARTER in English

■ noun

1》 a written grant by a sovereign or legislature, by which a body such as a university is created or its rights and privileges defined.

2》 a written constitution or description of an organization's functions.

3》 (in the UK) a written statement of the rights of a specified group of people: the patient's ~.

4》 the hiring of an aircraft, ship, or motor vehicle.

■ verb

1》 [usu. as adjective ~ed ] grant a ~ to (a city, university, etc.).

2》 hire (an aircraft, ship, or motor vehicle).

Derivatives

~er noun

Origin

ME: from OFr. chartre , from L. chartula , dimin. of charta (see card 1 ).

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