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charter

The correct spelling is charter.

How to pronounce charter

/ˈt͡ʃɑːtə/
noun

IPA: /ˈt͡ʃɑːtə/

Say it like: Cha-rte-r

The correct spelling is charter. A document issued by some authority, creating a public or private institution, and defining its purposes and privileges. For example: "2005 November 30, Stephen Foley "The market where 'caveat emptor' has become a charter for fraud" The Independent, London"

Usage Examples

2005 November 30, Stephen Foley "The market where 'caveat emptor' has become a charter for fraud" The Independent, London

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A document issued by some authority, creating a public or private institution, and defining its purposes and privileges.
  2. 2.A similar document conferring rights and privileges on a person, corporation etc.
  3. 3.A contract for the commercial leasing of a vessel, or space on a vessel.
  4. 4.The temporary hiring or leasing of a vehicle.
  5. 5.A deed (legal contract).

verb

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

adjective

  1. 1.Leased or hired.

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