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- pronunciation:
- char
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- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb, adjective
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb)
part of speech: |
noun |
definition 1: |
a document issued by a government or other central authority, permitting the organization of a corporation, branch, or other subordinate body.
- synonyms:
- franchise
- similar words:
- concession, contract, license, permit, sanction
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definition 2: |
(often cap.) a document defining the principles and organizational rules of a corporate body, association, club, or the like; constitution.
- synonyms:
- constitution
- similar words:
- bylaws, canon, code, laws, principles, rules
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definition 3: |
a commercial contract to hire a vehicle such as a ship, bus, or airplane for the use of a group or individual.
- synonyms:
- contract
- similar words:
- agreement, hire, lease
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related words: |
patent, treaty |
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part of speech: |
transitive verb |
inflections: |
charters, chartering, chartered |
definition 1: |
to establish by issuing or receiving a charter.
We chartered our company in a low-tax state.- similar words:
- establish, found, incorporate, license, sanction
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definition 2: |
to hire (a vehicle) temporarily.
The club charters buses for its trips.- synonyms:
- engage, hire
- similar words:
- lease, rent
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related words: |
book, let, patent, reserve |
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part of speech: |
adjective |
definition 1: |
of a vehicle or type of transportation, available or hired by contract.
a charter planea charter voyage- synonyms:
- hired
- similar words:
- leased, rental, rented
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definition 2: |
founded or held in accordance with a charter.
a charter colony |
derivation: |
charterer (n.) |
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