A written grant by a country's legislative or sovereign power, by which an institution such as a company, college, or city is created and its rights and privileges defined.

The university was established by a royal charter in 1821.

A document outlining the principles, functions, and organization of a corporate body; a constitution.

The company's charter outlines the responsibilities of the board of directors.

A contract to hire or lease transportation, such as a bus, boat, or aircraft.

We arranged a charter for the yacht to explore the islands.

A vessel, aircraft, or other vehicle that has been hired for private or exclusive use.

The group boarded the charter and set sail at dawn.

charterглагол

To grant a charter to (a city, company, university, etc.), thereby establishing it as a legal entity.

The government decided to charter a new university to meet the educational needs of the region.

To hire or lease (a vehicle, aircraft, or ship) for a specific purpose.

They decided to charter a yacht for their vacation in the Mediterranean.

charterприлагательное

Designating an original or founding member of an organization; relating to such members.

The charter members of the association received lifetime privileges.

Describing something that is established or authorized by a charter.

The charter school operates independently of the local school district.

Available for private hire or use; not operating on a regular schedule.

They took a charter flight to the island because there were no commercial services.