charter
Translation
official document, constitution, hiring
Examples
The group is protected by its charter.
The group is protected by its charter.
They went on a charter flight.
They went on a charter flight.
Grammar Patterns
a ((charter)) - a formal document of rights or principles. The group is protected by its charter.
a ((charter)) + noun - describing something hired for private use. They went on a charter flight.
Similar Words
Synonyms: document, constitution, contract
Etymology
From Old French 'chartre', from Latin 'chartula', diminutive of 'charta' (paper, document). Same root as 'chart' and 'card'.
Memory Tips
A 'charter' is a special type of 'chart' or paper that gives rights, like the Magna Carta. Or think of chartering a plane, which involves a contract (a paper).