charter

• Document écrit officiel qui définit les droits, privilèges ou objectifs d'une organisation, d'une institution ou d'un groupe, souvent accordé par une autorité. Peut aussi désigner un contrat de location (affrètement) ou une demande de service collectif.

A formal written document that outlines the rights, privileges, or purposes of an organization, institution, or group, often granted by a governing authority.

1. Official documentB2formal

   A written grant of rights, privileges, or authority from a sovereign or governing body.

   charte

   • The university was established by a royal charter.
   • The city's charter outlines the powers of the mayor.
   • The company operates under a federal charter.

   Synonymesaccordcommissionconstitutioncontractcovenantdeedfranchisegrantinstrumentlicensepatentwarrant

2. Hire or leaseB1formal

   The hiring or leasing of a vehicle, boat, or aircraft for a specific purpose.

   affrètement (location d'un véhicule)

   • They arranged a charter for the fishing trip.
   • The school hired a bus charter for the field trip.
   • A yacht charter is available for private parties.

   Synonymeshireleaserentrental

3. Principles or missionB2formal

   A document outlining the fundamental principles, aims, or mission of an organization.

   Charte

   • The UN Charter sets out the goals of the organization.
   • The project charter defines the scope and objectives.
   • The school's charter emphasizes community involvement.

   Synonymesconstitutiondeclarationmanifesto

• Verbe signifiant louer ou affréter un véhicule, un bateau ou un avion dans un but précis, ou fonder une organisation et lui accorder une charte.

A verb meaning to hire or lease a vehicle, boat, or aircraft for a specific purpose, or to establish or grant a charter to an organization.

1. B2formal

   To hire or rent a vehicle, aircraft, or ship for a specific purpose or journey.

   Affréter (un véhicule, un avion, un navire)

   • They chartered a private jet for the business trip.
   • The company chartered a bus to transport the employees.
   • We chartered a yacht for the weekend cruise.

   Synonymesbookengagehireleaserent

2. Establish or GrantC1formal

   To grant a charter or official document that establishes an organization, institution, or rights.

   Fonder par charte

   • The government chartered the new university in 1965.
   • The king chartered the city with special trading privileges.
   • The organization was chartered to promote scientific research.

   Synonymesauthorizecommissionconstituteestablishfoundincorporatelicense