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| char·ter [ chrtər ] |
noun (plural char·ters) |
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1. statement of rights and responsibilities: a formal written statement describing the rights and responsibilities of a state and its citizens
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2. formal document of incorporation: a formal document incorporating an organization, company, or educational institution
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3. constitution: a formal written statement of the aims, principles, and procedures of an organization
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4. document of authorization: a document from an organization or society that authorizes the setting up of a new branch
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5. special privilege: a special privilege, immunity, or exemption granted to a particular person or group
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6. transportation rent or lease of transport: the renting or leasing of transport vehicles for personal or special use, or a contract for this purpose
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7. transportation rented or leased transport: a vehicle chartered for personal or special use
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8. shipping
Same as charter party
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transitive verb (past and past participle char·tered, present participle char·ter·ing, 3rd person present singular char·ters) |
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1. transportation rent or lease transport: to rent or lease a vehicle for a personal or special purpose
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2. give organization a charter: to grant a charter of incorporation to a group or organization
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| [12th century. Via French chartre< Latin chartula< charta (see chart)] |
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  char·ter·er noun |
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