charter
/ˈt͡ʃɑːtə/
ot noun
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(in a noun phrase with another noun which is either an agent or action) a provision whose unintended consequence would be to encourage an undesirable activity
2005 November 30, Stephen Foley "The market where 'caveat emptor' has become a charter for fraud" The Independent, London
- A document issued by some authority, creating a public or private institution, and defining its purposes and privileges.
- A similar document conferring rights and privileges on a person, corporation etc.
- A contract for the commercial leasing of a vessel, or space on a vessel.
fe’l verb
- To grant or establish a charter.
- To lease or hire something by charter.
- (of a peace officer) To inform (an arrestee) of their constitutional rights under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms upon arrest.
sifat adjective
- Leased or hired.
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