charter party
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of charter party
First recorded in 1530–40
Example Sentences
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The PUC argued that Lyft lacks "the required charter party carrier permits that make sure drivers are properly licensed, screened and insured to carry commercial passengers."
From Inc • May 23, 2013
Other Communist leaders: ruddy, rotund Florimond Bonte, 55, clerk's son and charter party member, is the Communist foreign affairs expert.
From Time Magazine Archive
It was understood that there were to be no passengers this trip; but the owners saw a chance to make a few dollars extra, and the charter party says all right.
From The Devil's Admiral by Moore, Frederick Ferdinand
"Then I ain't gallant enough for the likes o' you and this charter party, I take it," said Peth, his anger rising.
From Isle o' Dreams by Coleman, Ralph P. (Ralph Pallen)
The owners wouldn't send me to sea with such as you say, and say nothing to me, nor the charter party, either.
From The Devil's Admiral by Moore, Frederick Ferdinand
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