Chartered

/ˈtʃɑːrtərd/

Meaning & Definition

verb

Past tense of 'charter', meaning to grant a charter to or to establish under a charter.

The city chartered a new public library to increase access to resources.

adjective

Having received a charter or official permission from a government or other authority.

The chartered university offers a range of accredited degree programs.

Referring to transportation services, especially those that are hired for private use.

We hired a chartered bus to take us to the event.

Derived from the Middle English 'charter', from Old French 'charte', from Latin 'charta'.

chartered accountant

An accountant who has received a specific professional qualification.

chartered flight

A flight booked for a specific group or purpose, not part of regular airline schedules.

chartered territory

An area or realm where the rules or guidelines are established.

charter

A formal document that defines an organization’s rights or privileges.

chartering

The action of granting a charter.