charter
noun
a document, issued by a sovereign or state, outlining the conditions under which a corporation, colony, city, or other corporate body is organized, and defining its rights and privileges.
charters
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pluralof charter.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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present tense formof charter (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
charternouna document, issued by a sovereign or state, outlining the conditions under which a corporation, colony, city, or other corporate body is organized, and defining its rights and privileges.
Example Sentences
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And anyone serious about increasing black and Hispanic enrollment might consider the record of high-performing charters.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026
The businesses tied to outdoor leisure that are expected to benefit include golf courses, outdoor entertainment venues and providers of fishing charters.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 15, 2026
Private drivers wait at the pier to shuttle guests to snorkeling trips, cooking classes or even helicopter charters.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 12, 2026
But a few charters with less clear-cut cases were not so fortunate.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 29, 2026
“We like renting charters a lot better,” I say quickly.
From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina
