Meaning & Definition of word "Charter"

Charter

/ˈtʃɑːrtər/

1. A written instrument or document that creates an institution and specifies its powers.
- Example: The university was founded by a royal charter in the 18th century.
2. A grant or authorization given by a governing body, allowing the formation of a corporation or organization.
- Example: The city council issued a charter to the new community organization.
3. A document outlining the rights and privileges of an organization.
- Example: The organization was established with a charter that outlined its mission and objectives.

1. To hire or lease a vehicle, boat, or other modes of transport for a specific purpose.
- Example: We decided to charter a boat for our fishing trip.
2. To create a charter for an organization or institution.
- Example: The committee was tasked with chartering the new nonprofit organization.

●From Middle English 'chartere', from Old French 'chartr', from Latin 'charta' meaning 'paper, letter, map'.

charter school:

A publicly funded school that operates independently of the state school system.

chartered flight:

A flight that is not part of a regular airline schedule and is hired for a specific group.

charter membership:

Membership that may come with specific rights and privileges as outlined in a charter.

constitution:

A set of fundamental principles according to which an organization is governed.

bylaws:

Regulations established by an organization to govern itself.

document:

A piece of written, printed, or electronic matter that provides information.

Meaning: To charter something, meaning to plan or arrange for it.

● Example Sentence: We're going to charter a bus for the concert this weekend.

Meaning: Chartered, meaning to be involved in something special or exclusive.

● Example Sentence: He got the chartered treatment when he flew first class.