ˈtʃɑ:tə n. & v. --n. 1 a a
written grant of rights, by
the sovereign or
legislature,
esp. the
creation of a
borough,
company,
university, etc. b a written
constitution or
description of an organization's functions etc. 2 a
contract to
hire an
aircraft,
ship,
etc.,
for a
special purpose. 3 =
CHARTER-PARTY. --v.tr. 1 grant a charter
to. 2 hire (an aircraft, ship, etc.). øchartered
accountant,
engineer,
librarian,
surveyor , etc.
Brit. a
member of a
professional body that has a
royal charter. chartered
libertine a
person allowed to do as he or
she pleases. charter flight a flight by a chartered aircraft. charter-member an
original member of a
society,
corporation, etc.
Great Charter = MAGNA CARTA. øøcharterer n. [ME f. OF chartre f. L chartula dimin. of charta CARD(1)]