nounπShareA document issued by some authority, creating a public or private institution, and defining its purposes and privileges."The university's charters outlined its mission to provide accessible education and conduct groundbreaking research. "governmentlawpoliticshistoryorganizationstateChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA similar document conferring rights and privileges on a person, corporation etc."The university's charters guarantee academic freedom for all professors. "governmentlawpoliticsrightChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA contract for the commercial leasing of a vessel, or space on a vessel."Many businesses use charters to rent large ships for delivering goods across the ocean. "nauticalbusinesssailingeconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe temporary hiring or leasing of a vehicle."The company relies on bus charters to transport employees from the city to the factory each day. "vehiclebusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA deed (legal contract)."The company's charters clearly outlined the responsibilities of each board member. "lawpropertygovernmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA special privilege, immunity, or exemption."The old family business operated under unique charters that exempted them from certain local taxes. "rightgovernmentpoliticslawstateChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(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"The "parents' rights charters" provision, meant to increase parental involvement, paradoxically led to some parents bullying teachers. "lawpoliticsgovernmentnegativeoutcomeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
