Sekirov Dictionary

charter

UK /ˈt͡ʃɑːtə/US /ˈt͡ʃɑɹtɚ/

noun7

  1. A document issued by some authority, creating a public or private institution, and defining its purposes and privileges.
  2. A similar document conferring rights and privileges on a person, corporation etc.
  3. A contract for the commercial leasing of a vessel, or space on a vessel.
  4. The temporary hiring or leasing of a vehicle.
  5. A special privilege, immunity, or exemption.
  6. (UK) a provision whose unintended consequence would be to encourage an undesirable activity
  7. A deed (legal contract).

verb3

  1. To grant or establish a charter.
  2. To lease or hire something by charter.
  3. (Canada) (of a peace officer) To inform (an arrestee) of their constitutional rights under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms upon arrest.

adjective1

  1. Leased or hired.
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