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charters

/ˈtʃɑːrtərz/ /ˈtʃɑːɾərz/

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noun

A document issued by some authority, creating a public or private institution, and defining its purposes and privileges.

Examples :

"The university's charters outlined its mission to provide accessible education and conduct groundbreaking research. "

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A similar document conferring rights and privileges on a person, corporation etc.

Examples :

"The university's charters guarantee academic freedom for all professors. "

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A contract for the commercial leasing of a vessel, or space on a vessel.

Examples :

"Many businesses use charters to rent large ships for delivering goods across the ocean. "

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noun

The temporary hiring or leasing of a vehicle.

Examples :

"The company relies on bus charters to transport employees from the city to the factory each day. "

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A deed (legal contract).

Examples :

"The company's charters clearly outlined the responsibilities of each board member. "

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A special privilege, immunity, or exemption.

Examples :

"The old family business operated under unique charters that exempted them from certain local taxes. "

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(in a noun phrase with another noun which is either an agent or action) a provision whose unintended consequence would be to encourage an undesirable activity

Examples :

"The "parents' rights charters" provision, meant to increase parental involvement, paradoxically led to some parents bullying teachers. "

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