1. official documents that establish an organization or grant rights and privileges
2. the hiring of a vehicle, ship, or aircraft for exclusive use

1. to hire 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.
• Several new charter schools opened in the district this year.
• The company charters private jets for executive travel.
• They chartered a bus for the school field trip.
• The government charters banks that meet specific requirements.
• Corporate charters must be renewed every few years.
• The fishing boat offers day charters for tourists.