charter synonyms

charter

n.

  1. A written grant

    franchise, license, grant, authorization; see permission, permit.

  2. The constitution of an organization or city

    code, covenant, compact, contract; see agreement 3, law 2, treaty.

charter

v.

  1. To license

    authorize, sanction, franchise, establish; see allow 1, approve 1, organize 2.

  2. To hire

    lease, contract, engage; see borrow 1, rent 2. See syn. study at hire.

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