Chartered: meaning, definitions and examples

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chartered

 

[ ˈtʃɑːrtərd ]

Adjective / Verb
Context #1 | Adjective

legal status

Chartered refers to an entity that has been granted a charter, typically by a government or other authority, which gives it certain rights, privileges, or responsibilities. This could apply to educational institutions, companies, or specific organizations.

Synonyms

authorized, certified, licensed

Examples of usage

  • The chartered university offers specialized degrees.
  • He is a chartered accountant with over ten years of experience.
  • Chartered organizations are often recognized by the state.
Context #2 | Verb

transport service

Chartered can refer to the act of renting a vehicle, such as a bus or boat, for a specific purpose or journey. It implies that the vehicle is reserved for exclusive use.

Synonyms

hired, leased, rented

Examples of usage

  • We chartered a bus for the school trip.
  • The company chartered a yacht for the weekend.
  • They chartered a flight to avoid long queues.

Translations

Translations of the word "chartered" in other languages:

🇵🇹 chartado

🇮🇳 चार्टर्ड

🇩🇪 charter

🇮🇩 disewa

🇺🇦 чартерний

🇵🇱 czarterowy

🇯🇵 チャータード

🇫🇷 affrété

🇪🇸 chárter

🇹🇷 kiralanmış

🇰🇷 차터된

🇸🇦 مستأجر

🇨🇿 charterový

🇸🇰 charterový

🇨🇳 包机的

🇸🇮 čarter

🇮🇸 leigður

🇰🇿 жалдау

🇬🇪 ქირავნული

🇦🇿 çarter

🇲🇽 chárter

Etymology

The term 'chartered' originates from the Latin word 'carta', meaning 'a document or paper'. This Latin word evolved into the Old French 'charte', which referred to an official document or a written grant of rights. In English, the term began to take on its current meaning during the Middle Ages, particularly with the establishment of charters for towns and corporations, granting them specific rights and privileges. Over time, the concept of 'chartering' expanded to include not only government-issued documents but also the leasing and hiring of vehicles and services, reflecting the evolving nature of authority and privilege in various domains.

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