charter (n.)

  1. a document incorporating an institution and specifying its rights; includes the articles of incorporation and the certificate of incorporation

  2. a contract to hire or lease transportation

    charter (v.)

  1. hold under a lease or rental agreement; of goods and services

    [ Syn: rent , hire , lease ]

  2. grant a charter to

  3. engage for service under a term of contract; We took an apartment on a quiet street; Lets rent a car; Shall we take a guide in Rome?

    [ Syn: lease , rent , hire , engage , take ]

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