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- Dictionarycharter/ˈtʃɑːtə/
noun
- 1. a written grant by the sovereign or legislative power of a country, by which a body such as a city, company, or university is founded or its rights and privileges defined: "the town received a charter from the Emperor" Similar
- 2. the hiring of an aircraft, ship, or motor vehicle for a special purpose: "a plane on charter to a multinational company" Similar
verb
- 1. grant a charter to (a city, company, university, or other body): "the company was chartered in 1864"
- 2. hire (an aircraft or ship): "he immediately chartered a plane to take him to Paris"
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21 hours ago · One of the charter's key roles is to define the project's boundaries, which helps in preventing scope creep. By establishing clear project boundaries and deliverables, the charter ensures that the project remains focused on its initial goals and objectives, facilitating better control and management of resources. 2.3.
23 hours ago · According to its Charter, the UN aims: to save succeeding generations from the scourge of war,…to reaffirm faith in fundamental human rights,…to establish conditions under which justice and respect for the obligations arising from treaties and other sources of international law can be maintained, and to promote social progress and better ...
1 day ago · King John of England granted the Magna Carta ("the great charter") on 15 June 1215. Leading nobles had demanded confirmation of their liberties and had threatened war if their demands were not met.
21 hours ago · Democracy (from Ancient Greek: δημοκρατία, romanized :dēmokratía, dēmos 'people' and kratos 'rule') [1] is a system of government in which state power is vested in the people or the general population of a state. [2] [3] Under a minimalist definition of democracy, rulers are elected through competitive elections while more ...
4 days ago · Other forms: royal charters. Definitions of royal charter. noun. a charter granted by the sovereign (especially in Great Britain) see more.
2 days ago · EU Charter. Purpose:The EU Charter, established in 2009, is an integral part of European Union law. Its purpose is to ensure that fundamental rights are protected within the European Union, reflecting the EU's commitment to democracy, the rule of law, and human rights. Scope:The Charter covers a wide range of rights and principles, including ...
2 days ago · The only body in which all UN members are represented, the General Assembly exercises deliberative, supervisory, financial, and elective functions relating to any matter within the scope of the UN Charter.
