charter — a written grant by a country's legislative or sovereign power, by which an institution such as a company, college, or city is created and its rights and privileges defined
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a written grant by a country's legislative or sovereign power, by which an institution such as a company, college, or city is created and its rights and privileges defined
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtʃɑːrtər/
Example Sentences
- The billionaire chartered a private jet just to buy his favorite pizza from Italy.
- Our company's charter clearly states that casual Friday includes pajamas.
- The city received its charter in 1892 and has been thriving ever since.
charter
NOUN[/ˈtʃɑːrtər/]
a written grant by a country's legislative or sovereign power, by which an institution such as a company, college, or city is created and its rights and privileges defined
The king signed the charter to officially establish the new university.
The travel company chartered an entire airplane for the international tour group. (think of a charter flight → an airplane rented exclusively for one group)
The charter allowed the founders to start the new quarter with confidence.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Charter derives from Old French 'chartre' (13th century), which came from Latin 'chartula', meaning 'small paper' or 'document'. Originally, it referred to an official written document issued by a monarch or government to grant rights, privileges, or establish the terms of an organization.
Breakdown
Latin 'chartula' (small paper, from charta meaning paper) → Old French 'chartre' → Middle English 'charter'. The suffix '-ula' is a Latin diminutive, making 'chartula' literally 'small sheet of paper', which evolved to mean any formal written document.
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📝Examples
“The billionaire chartered a private jet just to buy his favorite pizza from Italy.”
“Our company's charter clearly states that casual Friday includes pajamas.”
“The city received its charter in 1892 and has been thriving ever since.”
“They decided to charter a boat for their wedding instead of renting a hall.”
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