charter

¹char·ter

noun \ˈchär-tər\

Definition of CHARTER

1

: a written instrument or contract (as a deed) executed in due form

2

a : a grant or guarantee of rights, franchises, or privileges from the sovereign power of a state or country b : a written instrument that creates and defines the franchises of a city, educational institution, or corporation c : constitution

3

: a written instrument from the authorities of a society creating a lodge or branch

4

: a special privilege, immunity, or exemption

5

: a mercantile lease of a ship or some principal part of it

6

: a charter travel arrangement

Examples of CHARTER

1. The charter allows for unrestricted trading.

Origin of CHARTER

Middle English chartre, from Anglo-French, from Medieval Latin chartula, from Latin, diminutive of charta

First Known Use: 13th century

Rhymes with CHARTER

barter, carter, darter, garter, martyr, starter, tartar