Definitions
1.nounA document issued by some authority, creating a public or private institution, and defining its purposes and privileges.
2.nounA similar document conferring rights and privileges on a person, corporation etc.
3.nounA contract for the commercial leasing of a vessel, or space on a vessel.
4.nounThe temporary hiring or leasing of a vehicle.
5.nounA deed (legal contract).
6.nounA special privilege, immunity, or exemption.
7.noun(in a noun phrase with another noun which is either an agent or action) a provision whose unintended consequence would be to encourage an undesirable activity"2005 November 30, Stephen Foley "The market where 'caveat emptor' has become a charter for fraud" The Independent, London"
8.verbTo grant or establish a charter.
9.verbTo lease or hire something by charter.
10.verb(of a peace officer) To inform (an arrestee) of their constitutional rights under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms upon arrest.
11.adjectiveLeased or hired.