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Charter as a Noun
Definitions of "Charter" as a noun
Synonyms of "Charter" as a noun (35 Words)
Usage Examples of "Charter" as a noun
Charter as a Verb
Definitions of "Charter" as a verb
Synonyms of "Charter" as a verb (25 Words)
Usage Examples of "Charter" as a verb
Associations of "Charter" (30 Words)

The synonyms of “Charter” are: authority, authorization, sanction, covenant, dispensation, consent, permission, sufferance, permit, licence, warrant, warranty, deed, bond, document, indenture, constitution, code, canon, body of law, system of rules, leasehold, rental agreement, hire agreement, contract, hire, hiring, lease, leasing, rent, rental, renting, booking, reservation, reserving, engage, take, allow, authorize, give a licence to, grant a licence to, give a permit to, grant a permit to, give authorization to, grant authorization to, give authority to, grant authority to, give the right to, grant the right to, give leave to, grant leave to, give permission to, grant permission to, pay for the use of, book, reserve

Charter as a Noun

Definitions of "Charter" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “charter” as a noun can have the following definitions:

A written constitution or description of an organization's functions.
A policy or law regarded as enabling people to engage more easily in a specified undesirable activity.
A document incorporating an institution and specifying its rights; includes the articles of incorporation and the certificate of incorporation.
The hiring of an aircraft, ship, or motor vehicle for a special purpose.
A trip made by a ship or vehicle under hire.
(in the UK) a written statement of the rights of a specified group of people.
A written grant by the sovereign or legislative power of a country, by which a body such as a city, company, or university is founded or its rights and privileges defined.
A ship or vehicle that is hired.
A contract to hire or lease transportation.

Synonyms of "Charter" as a noun (35 Words)

authority	A book or other source able to supply reliable information or evidence. Military forces have the legal authority* to arrest drug traffickers.*
authorization	The action of authorizing. The raising of revenue and the authorization* of spending.*
body of law	The main mass of a thing.
bond	Money that must be forfeited by the bondsman if an accused person fails to appear in court for trial. A 10 000 bond* was furnished by an alderman.*
booking	Employment for performers or performing groups that lasts for a limited period of time. It was a rough match with five bookings.
canon	The works of a particular author or artist that are recognized as genuine. The biblical canon.
code	A set of rules or principles or laws (especially written ones. Assembly code.
consent	Permission for something to happen or agreement to do something. No change may be made without the consent* of all the partners.*
constitution	The constitution written at the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia in 1787 and subsequently ratified by the original thirteen states. The individual s constitution* is commonly described as his nature.*
contract	The highest bid becomes the contract setting the number of tricks that the bidder must make. The law of contract.
covenant	An agreement which brings about a relationship of commitment between God and his people The Jewish faith is based on the biblical covenants made with Abraham Moses and David. There was a covenant* between them that her name was never to be mentioned.*
deed	Something that people do or cause to happen. He signed the deed.
dispensation	Permission to be exempted from the laws or observances of the Church. Scholarship is conveyed to a wider audience than under the old dispensation.
document	A piece of written, printed, or electronic matter that provides information or evidence or that serves as an official record.
hire	A newly hired employee. Car hire* is recommended.*
hire agreement	The act of hiring something or someone.
hiring	The act of hiring something or someone.
indenture	The state of being bound to service by an indenture. The bracelet on his wrist represented his indenture* to his master.*
lease	Property that is leased or rented out or let. A six month lease* on a shop.*
leasehold	Land or property held under a lease. Leasehold premises.
leasing	Property that is leased or rented out or let.
licence	Freedom to behave as one wishes, especially in a way which results in excessive or unacceptable behaviour. The government was criticized for giving the army too much licence.
permission	The act of giving a formal (usually written) authorization. They had entered the country without permission.
permit	An official document giving someone authorization to do something. He is only in Britain on a work permit.
rent	A payment or series of payments made by the lessee to an owner for use of some property, facility, equipment, or service. The rise in council house rents.
rental	The act of paying for the use of something (as an apartment or house or car. A nominal rental.
rental agreement	The act of paying for the use of something (as an apartment or house or car.
renting	The act of paying for the use of something (as an apartment or house or car.
reservation	An area of land set aside for occupation by North American Indians or Australian Aboriginal people. Some generals voiced reservations about making air strikes.
reserving	A district that is reserved for particular purpose.
sanction	A mechanism of social control for enforcing a society’s standards. He appealed to the bishop for his sanction.
sufferance	The condition of the holder of an estate who continues to hold it after the title has ceased, without the express permission of the owner. An estate at sufferance.
system of rules	The living body considered as made up of interdependent components forming a unified whole.
warrant	A negotiable security allowing the holder to buy shares at a specified price at or before a future date. There is no warrant* for this assumption.*
warranty	A written assurance that some product or service will be provided or will meet certain specifications. The car comes with a three year warranty.

Usage Examples of "Charter" as a noun

A plane on charter to a multinational company.
The town received a charter from the Emperor.
The impending review of the BBC's Charter.
He described the act as a charter for vandals.
The fifty foot charter Capricorn will join the team.
He liked to see the boat sparkling clean before each charter.
The standard set by the patient's charter.
His use of expensive private charter jets for government travel.

Charter as a Verb

Definitions of "Charter" as a verb

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “charter” as a verb can have the following definitions:

Hold under a lease or rental agreement; of goods and services.
Engage for service under a term of contract.
Grant a charter to.
Hire (an aircraft or ship.
Grant a charter to (a city, company, university, or other body.

Synonyms of "Charter" as a verb (25 Words)

allow	Allow the presence of or allow an activity without opposing or prohibiting. The camera store owner allowed me 50 on my old camera.
authorize	Give official permission for or approval to (an undertaking or agent. She authorized her assistant to sign the papers.
book	Register in a hotel booker. Book early to avoid disappointment.
engage	Engage or hire for work. Organizations engage* in a variety of activities.*
give a licence to	Inflict as a punishment.
give a permit to	Cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense.
give authority to	Estimate the duration or outcome of something.
give authorization to	Contribute to some cause.
give leave to	Move in order to make room for someone for something.
give permission to	Cause to happen or be responsible for.
give the right to	Be flexible under stress of physical force.
grant a licence to	Bestow, especially officially.
grant a permit to	Transfer by deed.
grant authority to	Give as judged due or on the basis of merit.
grant authorization to	Bestow, especially officially.
grant leave to	Be willing to concede.
grant permission to	Give as judged due or on the basis of merit.
grant the right to	Allow to have.
hire	Engage or hire for work. Management hired and fired labour in line with demand.
lease	Hold under a lease or rental agreement of goods and services. Land was leased from the Duchy of Cornwall.
pay for the use of	Bear (a cost or penalty), in recompense for some action.
permit	Officially allow (someone) to do something. Cycle parking stands are being installed where space permits at most rail stations.
rent	Hold under a lease or rental agreement of goods and services. We rented our apartment to friends while we were abroad.
reserve	Arrange for and reserve something for someone else in advance. Japanese food has been presented as expensive and reserved for special occasions.
take	Take somebody somewhere. Some degrees require a student to take* a secondary subject.*

Usage Examples of "Charter" as a verb

He immediately chartered a plane to take him to Paris.
The company was chartered in 1864.

Associations of "Charter" (30 Words)

administration	The process or activity of running a business, organization, etc. Successive Conservative administrations enjoyed a comfortable majority.
advocacy	Public support for or recommendation of a particular cause or policy. His outspoken advocacy* of the agreement has won no friends.*
agenda	The underlying intentions or motives of a particular person or group. The government had its own agenda.
antitrust	(of legislation, chiefly in the US) preventing or controlling trusts or other monopolies, and so promoting fair competition in business.
autarchy	Economic independence as a national policy.
authorities	The organization that is the governing authority of a political unit. The matter was referred to higher authorities.
congressional	Of or relating to congress. The document surfaced in a congressional* hearing last year.*
demagogue	(in ancient Greece and Rome) a leader or orator who espoused the cause of the common people. The Athenian demagogues had definite and valuable functions within the state.
deregulation	The act of freeing from regulation (especially from governmental regulations. Banks were allowed to grant mortgages following financial deregulation.
document	Support or accompany with documentation. The parents documented every step of their child s development.
enforcement	The act of enforcing; ensuring observance of or obedience to. The strict enforcement* of environmental regulations.*
fed	Any federal law enforcement officer.
federal	Any federal law enforcement officer. The federal* highway program.*
gerontocracy	A political system governed by old men.
government	The study of government of states and other political units. The government* reduced taxes.*
implement	Apply in a manner consistent with its purpose or design. He implemented a new economic plan.
insurance	The business of providing insurance. Howard is in insurance.
lease	Grant property on lease let. A six month lease* on a shop.*
letting	A property that is let or available to be let. Large houses were subdivided into multiple lettings.
militarism	A political orientation of a people or a government to maintain a strong military force and to be prepared to use it aggressively to defend or promote national interests. The need for liberal democratic reforms to avoid a revival of militarism.
pension	Dismiss someone from employment typically because of age or ill health and pay them a pension. Garden sheds were raided to bring out machines long since pensioned off.
policy	A line of argument rationalizing the course of action of a government. They debated the policy* or impolicy of the proposed legislation.*
polity	The form of government of a social organization. The civic humanist s polity.
presidential	Befitting a president. He s a very strong leader very presidential* in his performance.*
protocol	A procedure for carrying out a scientific experiment or a course of medical treatment. Hungary and the Soviet Union signed a trade protocol.
refund	Money returned to a payer. Please refund* me my money.*
rent	Hold under a lease or rental agreement of goods and services. Skis or snowboards rent* for 60 80 for six days.*
subpoena	Summon someone with a subpoena. The witness and her records were subpoenaed.
subsidy	A sum of money granted to support an undertaking held to be in the public interest. The arts continued to thrive through public subsidy.
tariff	Charge a tariff. The reduction of trade barriers and import tariffs.