char´ter|able

char´ter|able
char|ter «CHAHR tuhr», noun, verb.
–n.
1. a written grant by a government to a colony, a group of citizens, a university, or a business or a corporation, bestowing the right of organization, with other privileges, and specifying the form of organization: »

The proposed new airline must obtain a government charter.

2. a written order from the authorities of a society, giving to a group of persons the right to organize a new chapter, branch, or lodge.
3. a) a document setting forth aims and purposes of a group of nations, organizations, or individuals in a common undertaking: »

the Charter of the United Nations.

b) any document or measure proceeding from or authorized by the sovereign power of a country or state and granting rights or privileges to the people or particular classes of the people: »

the second great charter of Roman liberties (Matthew Arnold).

4. a special right, privilege, or immunity.
5. Also, charter party. a) a contract for the hiring of a ship, or part of a ship, for a given time or purpose, usually to carry cargo. »

Tankers on short-term charter amounted to as much as one-fifth of the total tonnage employed in moving oil (London Times).

b) the limits or terms of such a contract. c) a document embodying such a contract. d) a similar agreement for hiring a plane, bus, or other vehicle.
6. a written document or contract between two parties, especially one dealing with the conveyance of property.
–v.t.
1. to give a charter to; grant or establish by charter: »

The government chartered the new airline. Early in the reign of Edward III…we find the Goldsmiths' Company chartered (Christopher Barker).

2. to hire (a ship) by charter: »

It was impossible to charter a ship for the purpose (Washington Irving).

3. to hire (a vehicle, airplane, or other conveyance), especially for private use: »

The school chartered a bus to take the class to the zoo.

[< Old French chartre < Latin chartula a small paper chart < charta chart]
char´ter|able, adjective.
char´ter|er, noun.
char´ter|less, adjective.

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