definition of
charter

[1] #1 charter n. a document incorporating an institution and specifying its rights; includes the articles of incorporation and the certificate of incorporation. wn

[2] #2 charter v. [rent, hire, lease] hold under a lease or rental agreement; of goods and services. wn

[3] #3 charter n. a contract to hire or lease transportation. wn

[4] #4 charter v. grant a charter to. wn

[5] #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