单词 | charter |
释义 | char·ter 1 n [Old French chartre letter, formal document, from Late Latin chartula, from Latin, diminutive of charta sheet of papyrus] 1 a: a grant or guarantee of rights, powers, or privileges from an authority or agency of a state or country a state bank ~ compare constitution b: a written instrument that creates and defines the powers and privileges of a city, educational institution, or corporation compare articles of incorporation 2: a written instrument from the authorities of a society creating a lodge, branch, or chapter 3: a lease of a ship esp. for the delivery of cargo – called also charter party; charter 2 vt 1: to establish, enable, or convey by charter ~ a bank 2: to lease or hire for usu. exclusive and temporary use ~ a ship |
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