charter
|char/ter|
B2
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/ˈtʃɑːrtər/
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/ˈtʃɑːtə/
formal grant or contract
Etymology
Etymology Information
'charter' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'chartre,' where 'chartre' meant 'document or paper.'
Historical Evolution
'chartre' changed from the Latin word 'charta' and eventually became the modern English word 'charter.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a document or paper,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a formal document describing rights or principles.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a formal document describing the rights, aims, or principles of an organization or group.
The company was granted a royal charter.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42