C1nounformal2K

Charter

UK /["/ˈtʃɑːtə(r)/"]/US /["/ˈtʃɑːrtər/"]/

Definition

a written statement describing the rights that a particular group of people should have

In simple words: A formal agreement or document that outlines rights or rules.

Examples

  • The company signed a charter to outline the guidelines for its operations.
  • The charter of rights ensures that all citizens are treated equally under the law.
  • We decided to charter a boat for our summer vacation.
  • The organization was founded under a special charter granted by the government.
  • Our school district adopted a new charter to improve educational standards.
  • He took a charter flight to avoid the long layover at the airport.

Usage notes

Used in legal or formal contexts, such as charter documents for organizations. Not common in casual conversation.

Grammar pattern

charter + object

Memory hint

Think of a 'chart' showing the 'rules' for a journey you must follow.

Collocations

  • draft
  • founding
  • social
  • draft
  • draw up
  • sign
  • charter for
  • charter of
  • draft
  • founding
  • social
  • draft
  • draw up
  • sign
  • charter for
  • charter of
  • royal
  • city
  • corporate
  • give somebody/​something
  • grant somebody/​something
  • issue
  • by charter

Synonyms

  • constitution

Antonyms

  • void
  • cancellation

Common mistakes

  • Confusing 'charter' with 'chartered'; the former refers to the document, while the latter is an adjective.
  • Using 'charter' as a verb incorrectly; it's often used as a noun, not as commonly a verb.