a formal written instrument or contract
a document that creates and defines the rights of a city, educational or professional institution, or company
= constitution (2)
a special privilege, immunity, or exemption
a total or partial lease of a ship, aeroplane, etc for a particular use or group of people
(used before a noun) relating to such a lease
charter flights
[Middle English chartre via Old French from Latin chartula, dimin. of charta: see chart1]