#1 charter n. a document incorporating an institution and specifying its rights; includes the articles of incorporation and the certificate of incorporation. wn
#2 charter v. [rent, hire, lease] hold under a lease or rental agreement; of goods and services. wn
#3 charter n. a contract to hire or lease transportation. wn
#4 charter v. grant a charter to. wn
#5 charter v. [lease, rent, hire, engage, take] 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?". wn
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