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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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
The comparison with other charters is imperfect as well because other charters have an opt-in admissions process and tend to attract motivated families that research their options and seek out particular schools.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 16, 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
They point, essentially, to test scores that are lower than the state average, lower than other charters and lower than nearby district-operated “comparison” schools.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 11, 2026
“There’s two village charters within walking distance—I checked the directory on the Net—and the Central Academy is just a short drive.”
From "The Adoration of Jenna Fox" by Mary E. Pearson
