(transitive) To grant or establish a charter. / (transitive) To lease or hire something by charter.

plural of charter

A school that receives government funding but operates independently of the established state school system in which it is located, and in some cases is privately owned.

plural of charter school

A person who charters something

plural of charterer

Divination by interpreting inscriptions on writing paper.

Having a charter. / (specifically) Having membership of the relevant professional body and the necessary qualifications to carry on a particular profession.

simple past tense and past participle of charter

present participle of charter