1. an official document that establishes an organization and grants it certain rights
2. the hiring or renting of a vehicle, ship, or aircraft for exclusive use

1. to hire or rent a vehicle, ship, or aircraft for exclusive use
2. to grant a charter to an organization

Examples

• The university received its charter from the state in 1885.
• The company’s charter outlines its mission and governance structure.
• We decided to charter a bus for the school trip.
• The fishing boat was available for charter during the summer months.
• They chartered a private jet to reach the remote location quickly.
• The state will charter the new credit union next month.