royal charter

• Document formel émis par un monarque, accordant des droits, des pouvoirs ou des privilèges à une personne, une corporation ou une institution, souvent utilisé historiquement pour fonder des universités, des villes ou des compagnies.

A formal document issued by a monarch granting rights, powers, or privileges to a person, corporation, or institution, often used historically to establish universities, cities, or companies.

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   A formal document issued by a monarch granting rights, powers, or privileges to an individual or a body such as a company, university, or city.

   charte royale

   • The university was established by a royal charter in 1836.
   • The company operates under a royal charter granted by the king.
   • The city received its royal charter in the 13th century.