to charter
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6.0
- verb
- /ˈtʃɑːrtər/
- Formal
:
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- The NMAI made an important statement in chartering the Native Modernism exhibit for its temporary gallery during the grand opening.
- chartered banks
- state-chartered
- chartered subsidiary
Examples
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In 1946, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, or UNESCO, was chartered by 20 United Nations member states.
Academic text (2015) -
The Wright Experience, a nonprofit organization, has been chartered to restore the technological legacy of the Wrights.
Academic text (2003) -
l think we should charter a bank; print our own currency; create a stronger cash economy.
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The total number of state banks includes state-chartered and mutual savings banks.
Academic text (1998) -
The Gold Rush Chapter was organized on April 1, 1970, and chartered on April 20, 1970.
Academic text (2004) -
For technical and scientific support, the board should establish a formal relationship with the congressionally chartered National Academy of Sciences.
Academic text (2004) -
As part of its outreach to students, AIBS in January 1968 chartered its first student chapter.
Academic text (1997) -
In December 1833, boosters' efforts proved partially successful when the state legislature chartered three private companies.
Academic text (2007) -
The Cascade Chapter, chartered in August of 1971, is coincidentally honored this month in our August Journal.
Academic text (2004) -
The city was chartered in 1820, allowing it to govern itself independently.
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Phrasal Verbs
Compounds
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3.7
A public school run by teachers, parents, or community groups with more freedom than regular public schools
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8.1
An official document from a king or queen that gives rights to an organization
- Formal
A court set up by a written agreement to decide disputes about a town or group's rules
- Literature
A UK law that lets the government watch people's online messages and activity
How Official
Surface Forms
Etymology
Charter comes from an old word charta meaning 'paper' or 'document', and long ago kings and governments used such papers to give official rights. That's why to 'charter' an organization is to give it an official document or permission to exist.