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charter

A charter is a grant of power to an organization or to an institution, defining the function, rights, obligations or privileges. (noun)

An example of charter is when a college is founded and a document made to outline the policies of the college.

Charter also refers to reserving a boat, bus or aircraft for your personal use. (verb)

An example of charter is when you rent a boat for the day.

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See charter in Webster's New World College Dictionary

See charter in American Heritage Dictionary 4

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