A Quick and Simple Dictionary

charter

1. Noun.  a document issued by some authority, creating a public or private institution, and defining its purposes and privileges.
2. Noun.  a similar document conferring rights and privileges on a person, corporation etc.
3. Noun.  a contract for the commercial leasing of a vessel, or space on a vessel.
4. Noun.  the temporary hiring or leasing of a vehicle.
5. Noun.  a deed.
6. Adjective.  leased or hired.
7. Verb.  (transitive) to grant or establish a charter.
8. Verb.  (transitive) to lease or hire something by charter.