Clues for the word "CHARTER"

We've had 14 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 28 times in crosswords. It was last seen in Penny Dell Daily crossword on June 02, 2026.

Definition of charter

n. - A written evidence in due form of things done or granted, contracts made, etc., between man and man; a deed, or conveyance.
n. - An instrument in writing, from the sovereign power of a state or country, executed in due form, bestowing rights, franchises, or privileges.
n. - An act of a legislative body creating a municipal or other corporation and defining its powers and privileges. Also, an instrument in writing from the constituted authorities of an order or society (as the Freemasons), creating a lodge and defining its powers.
n. - A special privilege, immunity, or exemption.
n. - The letting or hiring a vessel by special contract, or the contract or instrument whereby a vessel is hired or let; as, a ship is offered for sale or charter. See Charter party, below.
v. t. - To establish by charter.
v. t. - To hire or let by charter, as a ship. See Charter party, under Charter, n.