Charter Definition & Meaning

charter
noun
  1. a document incorporating an institution and specifying its rights; includes the articles of incorporation and the certificate of incorporation
  2. a contract to hire or lease transportation
verb
  1. hold under a lease or rental agreement; of goods and services
  2. grant a charter to
  3. engage for service under a term of contract; "We took an apartment on a quiet street"; "Let's rent a car"; "Shall we take a guide in Rome?"

"Charter" in song lyrics

See how charter is used in real songs:

  • "Manufacture flotsam and jetsam from out your charter"
    Aesop Rock — Fascination
  • "Yahweh shalom the serpent, magna charter"
    Babyface Fensta — Can't, Won't, Don't Stop
  • "Th-then my cars transforms to a charter"
    Chris Brown f/ Lil Wayne — I Can Transform Ya

Usage tips for "charter"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "charter" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for charter to find words that pair well.

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