Charter — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun verb adjective /ˈchär-tər/ char·ter

Meaning & Definition of Charter

Charter (noun)

  1. a written instrument or contract (such as a deed) executed in due form
  2. a grant or guarantee of rights, franchises, or privileges from the sovereign power of a state or country
  3. a written instrument that creates and defines the franchises of a city, educational institution, or corporation

Charter (verb)

  1. to establish, enable, or convey by charter
  2. certify
  3. to hire, rent, or lease for usually exclusive and temporary use

Charter (adjective)

  1. of, relating to, or being a travel arrangement in which transportation (such as a bus or plane) is hired by and for one specific group of people

Charter (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in treaty

    similar: treaty, accord, agreement, bargain, compact, contract, convention, covenant, deal, disposition, pact, settlement, understanding, binder, pledge, promise, alliance, association, entente, entente cordiale, league, partnership, acceptance, approval, assent, concurrence, consent, OK

  2. as in grant, patent

    similar: grant, patent, perquisite, prerogative, exemption, immunity, waiver, birthright, claim, entitlement, right, courtesy, appanage, boon, concession, honor, privilege
    opposite: burden, duty, obligation, responsibility

Charter (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to take or get the temporary use of (something) for a set sum

    "charter a boat"

    similar: engage, hire, lease, rent
    related: sublease, sublet, check out, arrange (for), bespeak, book, contract (for), order, reserve, sign up (for)

  2. to give official or legal power to

    "a London firm seeking the services of a chartered accountant"

    similar: accredit, authorize, certify, commission, empower, enable, invest, license, qualify, vest, warrant
    related: approve, clear, credential, endorse, OK, sanction, affirm, confirm, validate, inaugurate, induct, initiate, install, instate, swear in, allow, let, permit, enfranchise, entitle, privilege
    opposite: disqualify
    near: ban, bar, block, constrain, deny, disallow, disbar, discourage, disenfranchise, disfranchise, exclude, hinder, hold back, impede, inhibit, obstruct, prevent, shut out, stop, enjoin, forbid, interdict, outlaw, prohibit, proscribe, veto

Related Entry: Charter school (noun)

Charter school is a different word from Charter. The synonyms below are for charter school, not for charter.

  1. as in magnet school, minischool

    similar: magnet school, minischool, common school, elementary school, grammar school, high school, junior high school, kindergarten, middle school, primary school, public school, secondary school, senior high school, trade school, training school, madrassa, Sunday school, yeshiva, boarding school, prep, preparatory school, prep school, academe, academy, school, seminary

Related Entry: Charter schools (noun)

Charter schools is a different word from Charter. The synonyms below are for charter schools, not for charter.

  1. as in magnet schools, minischools

    similar: magnet schools, minischools, common schools, elementary schools, grammar schools, high schools, junior high schools, kindergartens, middle schools, primary schools, public schools, secondary schools, senior high schools, trade schools, training schools, madrassas, Sunday schools, yeshivas, boarding schools, preparatory schools, preps, prep schools, academes, academies, schools, seminaries

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Charter

The most common words with a similar meaning to Charter:

treaty, accord, agreement, bargain, compact, contract, convention, covenant, deal, disposition, pact, settlement, understanding, binder, pledge, promise, alliance, association, entente, entente cordiale, league, partnership, acceptance, approval, assent, concurrence, consent, OK, grant, patent, perquisite, prerogative, exemption, immunity, waiver, birthright, claim, entitlement, right, courtesy

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Charter

Words with the opposite meaning of Charter:

burden, duty, obligation, responsibility, disqualify

Related Words for Charter

sublease, sublet, check out, arrange (for), bespeak, book, contract (for), order, reserve, sign up (for), approve, clear, credential, endorse, sanction, affirm, confirm, validate, inaugurate, induct, initiate, install, instate, swear in, allow, let, permit, enfranchise, entitle

Near Antonyms of Charter

ban, bar, block, constrain, deny, disallow, disbar, discourage, disenfranchise, disfranchise, exclude, hinder, hold back, impede, inhibit, obstruct, prevent, shut out, stop, enjoin, forbid, interdict, outlaw, prohibit, proscribe, veto

Word Forms of Charter

Inflections: chartered, chartering, charters

Derived words: charterer (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Charter

Middle English chartre, from Anglo-French, from Medieval Latin chartula, from Latin, diminutive of charta see chart:1

First known use: 13th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Charter

Words & Phrases Containing Charter

charter member, charter school

Frequently Asked Questions about Charter

What does "Charter" mean?

"Charter" means a written instrument or contract (such as a deed) executed in due form. As an a noun, a verb and an adjective, it is defined as: a written instrument or contract (such as a deed) executed in due form. It has 4 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Charter"?

Other words for "Charter" include treaty, accord, agreement, bargain, compact, contract, convention and covenant. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Charter" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Charter"?

There are 89 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Charter". Common alternatives include treaty, accord, agreement, bargain, compact, contract, convention, covenant, deal and disposition.

What is the opposite of "Charter"?

Antonyms of "Charter" include burden, duty, obligation, responsibility and disqualify. Near antonyms include ban, bar, block and constrain.

How do you use "Charter" in a sentence?

Examples of "Charter" in a sentence: "charter a boat"; "a London firm seeking the services of a chartered accountant".

Is "Charter" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Charter" can be used as a noun, a verb and an adjective, depending on the context.

Is "Charter" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a C1-level word, "Charter" is typical of Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE), IELTS band 7.0–8.0, TOEFL iBT 95–113, PTE Academic 76–84, TOEIC Listening & Reading 945+. Advanced words like this are also useful for the GRE, SAT, GMAT, and LSAT.

How do you pronounce "Charter"?

"Charter" is pronounced /ˈchär-tər/ and divided into syllables as char·ter.