Charter

What “Charter” means

Noun

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 deed (legal contract).

Adj

1. Leased or hired.

Verb

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

Where the word comes from

From Middle English charter, chartre, borrowed from Old French chartre, from Latin chartula (diminutive of charta). See chart. Doublet of chartula.

Business name ideas with “Charter”

Industries where “Charter” fits

We suggest this word for 1 business types and industries, including:

• Charter Bus Industry