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- pronunciation:
- char
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- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
an official document given by a government or ruler to a business or other group. The charter explains the group's rights and responsibilities.
The king signed the charter, which granted more rights to the nobles.- similar words:
- concession, contract, license, permit, sanction
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| definition 2: |
a contract to hire a bus, airplane, or ship for the use of a group or a person.
- synonyms:
- contract
- similar words:
- agreement, hire, lease
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
charters, chartering, chartered |
| definition 1: |
to give a charter to or be chartered.
The city chartered a company to start a bus service.- similar words:
- establish, found, incorporate, license, sanction
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| definition 2: |
to hire for a short time.
The school chartered a bus for our field trip to the museum.- synonyms:
- engage, hire
- similar words:
- lease, rent
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| related words: |
book, let, reserve |
| derivation: |
charterer (n.) |
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