charter

noun
UK: /ˈtʃɑː.tər/
US: /ˈtʃɑːr.tɚ/

  1. A formal document that describes the rights and principles of an organization or group.

    1. The club has a charter.
    2. The city's charter was established in the 18th century and outlines its governance.

  2. The act of hiring a vehicle, such as a bus or plane, for private use.

    1. We need to charter a bus.
    2. The company decided to charter a private plane to get to the conference faster.

Synonyms

constitution contract lease hire
charter verb

  1. To hire a vehicle, like a bus or plane, for private use.

    1. We can charter a bus.
    2. They decided to charter a plane for their trip to the islands next month.

  2. To grant a formal document that establishes an organization's rights and structure.

    1. The king chartered the town.
    2. The government chartered the new bank, giving it authority to operate nationwide.
charter adjective

  1. Relating to the hiring of a vehicle for private use.

    1. It was a charter flight.
    2. The charter agreement specified the responsibilities of both parties involved.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "charter" in English means: A formal document that describes the rights and principles of an organization or group., The act of hiring a vehicle, such as a bus or plane, for private use..

The phonetic transcription of "charter" is /ˈtʃɑː.tər/ in British English and /ˈtʃɑːr.tɚ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "charter": constitution, contract, lease, hire.

Example usage of "charter": "The club has a charter.". More examples on the page.