Word Meaning

Meaning of charters

- A written evidence in due form of things done or granted, contracts made, etc., between man and man; a deed, or conveyance.
- An instrument in writing, from the sovereign power of a state or country, executed in due form, bestowing rights, franchises, or privileges.
- An act of a legislative body creating a municipal or other corporation and defining its powers and privileges. Also, an instrument in writing from the constituted authorities of an order or society (as the Freemasons), creating a lodge and defining its powers.
- A special privilege, immunity, or exemption.
- The letting or hiring a vessel by special contract, or the contract or instrument whereby a vessel is hired or let; as, a ship is offered for sale or charter. See Charter party, below.
- To establish by charter.
- To hire or let by charter, as a ship. See Charter party, under Charter, n.

Crossword clue for charters

- Bill of rights
- Hire (a boat, etc.)
- Hire (plane)
- Hire a ship, aircraft, etc.
- Lease
- Patent
- Rent out vehicle when her cart is broken
- Company constitutions