词典释义：
a written grant by the sovereign or legislative power of a country, by which a body such as a borough, company, or university is created or its rights and privileges defined
（一国君主或立法机构对建立自治城镇、公司或大学，或明确说明其权利和特权的）特许状，凭照，许可证。
a written constitution or description of an organization's functions
宪章；共同纲领。
[with modifier](in the UK)a written statement of the rights that a specified group of people has or should have
（英国）权利书
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the standard set by the patient's charter .病人权利书规定的标准。
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（颁给特定不当行为的）许可证
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he described the act as a charter for vandals .他说那项法令是颁给破坏公物者的许可证。
[mass noun]the hiring of an aircraft, ship, or motor vehicle for a special purpose
（飞机、船只、机动车的）租用，包租
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a plane on charter to a multinational company .一家跨国公司的包机。
[count noun]a ship or vehicle that is hired
包租船；包租车。
[count noun]a trip made by a ship or vehicle under hire
租船（或车）旅行
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he liked to see the boat sparkling clean before each charter .每次租船旅行前，他总要求船只洁净光亮。
[usu. as adj.
授予（城市，大学，其他团体）特许状
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chartered corporations .有特许状的公司。
hire (an aircraft, ship, or motor vehicle)
租用（飞机，船只，机动车）。
"Middle English： from Old French
