Synonyms for

Charter

Verb / ˈtʃɑ:rtɜ: / Another word for charter — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Charter means a legal document that grants special rights and privileges.

Synonyms & similar words

engage rent lease hire take Constitution Contract Agreement Deed Indenture Lease License Patent Permit Warrant Franchise Authorization Mandate Entitlement Empowerment Permission Endowment Dispensation Grant Covenant

Synonyms by register

Formal

constitution document mandate ordinance statute

Informal

agreement deal permit rule

Literary

edict proclamation

Antonyms

abolish cancel disregard ignore nullify repeal rescind

Common collocations

  • charter city
  • charter school
  • charter flight
  • company charter
  • royal charter
  • signed the charter
  • violate the charter

Word family

noun charter
verb charter

Usage note

As a noun, 'charter' refers to a foundational document granting rights or privileges. As a verb, it means to hire or lease, typically a vehicle or vessel.

Example sentences

  1. The school has a charter that outlines its mission and goals.
  2. The airline has a charter to fly to this destination.
  3. The yacht was rented on a charter basis for a week.
  4. The company was granted a charter to explore oil in this region.
  5. The city council approved a charter for a new community center.

Quotes

  • 'The fight for charter schools is a fight for America's future.' - Lamar Alexander
  • 'A charter school is a public school that is operating under a special set of rules. It's a little more independent.' - Maggie Hassan
  • 'Charter schools are public schools that operate, to a certain extent, outside the system.' - Steven Levitan

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