charter in WordNet English dictionary

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