charter

a document incorporating an institution and specifying its rights

includes the articles of incorporation and the certificate of incorporation a contract to hire or lease transportation hold under a lease or rental agreement

of goods and services grant a charter to engage for service under a term of contract

"We took an apartment on a quiet street"

"Let's rent a car"

"Shall we take a guide in Rome?"

Alternate use, see charter airline, Yacht Charter, bare-boat charter or Charter Communications''.A charter is a document bestowing certain rights on a town, city, university or institution; sometimes used as a loan of money. The term derives from a root word meaning "paper".

Origin - As John Fiske described in his 1890 treatise on the Origin of Civil Government in the United States::The word "charter" originally meant simply a paper or written document, and it was often applied to deeds for the transfer of real estate. In contracts of such importance papers or parchment documents were drawn up and carefully preserved as irrefragable evidences of the transaction. And so, in quite significant phrase the towns zealously guarded their charters as the "title-deeds of their liberties.":After a while the word charter was applied in England to a particular document which specified certain important concessions forcibly wrung by the people from a most unwilling sovereign. This document was called ''Magna Carta'', or the "Great Charter," signed at Runnymede, June 15, 1215, by John, king of England.

History - Charters were issued in medieval times by Royal familyRoyal decree, perhaps giving a particular town the right to hold a weekly market, or to levy a toll on a road or bridge.

Legal status - A charter is a legally binding document Corporationincorporating an organization or institution and specifying its purpose, remit or Bylawbylaws. Organisations such as the Institution of Civil Engineers in the UK is chartered to maintain and advance the science and practice of civil engineering in the UK, and by this charter has the right to regulate the business of civil engineering in the UK; this gives rise to a status of a chartered engineer - one who satisfies the requirements of the charter holding organisation.

Charter schools - In education, charter schools are becoming quite common.

Chater colony - A charter colony is a type of colony that was established by a group of settlers that received a charter.

Charter member - The term ''charter member'' refers to a person or group who was among those participating in the creation of any chartered organisation.

See also -

Royal Charter

Papal Bull

''Fueros'' (Spanish version)

General incorporation law

External links -

pparc.ac.uk - The Royal Charter for the Particle Physics and Astronomy Research Council

The International icharter.org - Charter !OrganizationCategory:Lawde:Cha rtafr:Chartehu:Charterru:Ха� �тия

M & M Srl Ship And Yacht Broker
Ship and yacht broker. Yacht charter, yacht brokerage.
http://www.mmsyb.com/

Key west charter fishing boat Sea Clusion
Key west offshore fishing aboard Sea Clusion , a 46' Bertram Sportfish , with a pro crew dedicated to your fishing adventure.
http://www.seaclusion.com/

TRABA YACHTING
Traba gives the best advice for a satisfiying cruise in Mediterranean & Greek Islands with gulet cruise. We will help and advice you the best gulet alternatives that you would choose from the basic catagory to the luxury one. Choose the experience and the quality. Since 1983
http://www.bodrumtraba.com/

Lofoten Charterbåt AS
Private owned company in Lofoten, Norway! Operating with 5 boats, Aurlandsfjord Aurlandsfjord II Orca Alstencruise Trollfjord We do all sorts of trips, Trollfjordcruise, Whalesafari, Eaglesafari, Fishingtrips, and other tours at the coustomers wishes.
http://www.lofotencharterbat.no/

Saimaa Sailing Ltd
Yacht chartering, yacht management, winter storage, yacht transports, boat rental
http://www.saimaasailing.fi/

charter yacht greece sailing boat with crew greek islands
Rent a cabin or the whole 66 feet wooden sailing yacht with crew for sail the greek islands
http://www.voiliergrece.com/

charter boats on Adriatic
Enjoy the beatiful Adriatic Sea in Croatia with our charter boats. We have our base in Marina Hramina, on island Murter. Spend your holidays by exploring the very near Kornati National Park!
http://www.zunipro.com/

AMISTA' CHARTER&BROKER
Sailing boats, motor yacht, motor sailers, caicchi for sale. Charter in Greece (and everywhere) all kinds of bareboats and crewed yachts.
http://www.amista.it/

Lucky Dog Catamaran Company
Scenic catamaran sails on the Chesapeake Bay.
http://www.luckydogcatamarancompany.com/

St. Maarten Charter Yacht Exhibition - SCYE
Industry only World Class Event. Charter Yacht Exhibition held in the Caribbean during December on the island St. Maarten, Netherlands Antilles.
http://www.scye.com/

Yachtcharter Pinnwand für Informationen, Nachrichten
Yachtcharter Pinnwand für Informationen und Nachrichten aus der Welt des Wassersports.
http://www.yachtcharterpinnwand.de/

charter a vela
vacanze in barcaa vela e scuole di vela
http://www.maestraleyachting.com/

on the mark guide service
Charter flats fishing in steinhatchee fl, Taylor county fl. light tackle fishing for redfish and trout
http://www.captainmark.com/

Sailing and Yacht Charter Holidays Greece
Useful information, tips and advice for anyone planning a sailing holiday in Greece year, including charter advice, weather news, sailing conditions and Greek island bases.
http://www.sailing-yacht-charter-greece.com/

VIVA CHARTER & BROKER
Viva Yacht Charter & Broker, en sus bases de Palma de Mallorca y Canarias dispone de la más moderna flota de España, con Monocascos, Catamaranes y Barcos a Motor, completamente equipados y a precios muy competitivos.
http://www.vivacharter.com

Almiyachts.com introducing charter sailing vacations
All the information you are ever likely to need for your sailing vacation. Bareboats, flotillas, luxury crewed vessels, sailing cruises and a brokerage section. Yacht charter agencies, boats' photos, info and charter price, and an extensive Greek islands' port directory.
http://www.almiyachts.com/

Sailingboat and houseboat renting all over the word
We rent sailing boat and house boat in all the word. We are specialized in mediterraneand sea and in particulare in Greece.
http://www.marozzinitravel.com/

USA Bus Charter :: Nationwide Charter Bus Rental Service
Charter bus, tour bus and limo bus service nationwide in 350 cities.
http://www.usabuscharter.com/

Yacht Charter Mallorca
Yacht Charter Mallorca, Charter Segel un Motoryachten in Mallorca Spanien
http://www.mallorca-bootcharter.de/

Yachtcharter Sneek Jachtverhuur Motoryachten Lemsteraken Friesland
Vanuit het hart van het friese merengebied heeft Yachtcharter Sneek voor iedere watersporter een passend schip. Wilt u alle uithoeken van Friesland bekijken. Met onze klassieke motorvlet of -tjalk met een doorvaarthoogte van 2,40 meter kunt onder bijna ieder brug door. Met een motorkruiser voor groepen tot 10 personen de Friese meren bevaren, Of u bent een ervaren zeiler en wilt met één van onze elegante Lemsteraken het IJsselmeer en de Wadden op.
http://www.yachtchartersneek.nl/

Naucat
Nautical catalogue, News, Boat Shop, Yellow Pages of East Adriatic, Charter
http://www.naucat.com/

Exclusive Air Charter with PrivatJet Aero
Privatjet Aero offers you an unsurpassed Worldwide Network of Private Jet Aircraft, combined with perfect skills to ensure a tailored Air Charter service to meet the unique requirements of busy corporate executives & discerning private travellers. Just Call & Fly!
http://www.privatjet.at/

Vacanze in Vela...
Noleggio imbarcazione per le vs vacanze... Rent a boat for holidays in Greece,Italy, France, Croatia, Turky and more..
http://www.brindisicharter.it/

Crewed Yacht Charters in British Columbia
Crewed yacht charters in British Columbia for whale watching, glaciers, fishing, and bears in British Columbia.
http://www.yachtcharters.org/

Traditional sailing, Yacht Charter, The Netherlands
Yacht,Charter,Yachtcharter,Lemsteraak,Lemsteraken,Lemsterbarge,flatbottum,boat,sail,sailing,Yacht Charter,traditional sailing,The Netherlands,Holland
http://www.jachtlease.nl

Sailing Yacht Charter Greece
Sailing vacations in Greece & Greek islands, bareboat yacht charter, skippered & crewed sailing yachts, flotilla sailing holidays, luxury motor sailors, scheduled cruises, berth charter cruises & sailing courses.
http://www.odysseysailing.gr

Chesapeake Bay Charter Fishing Aboard the Miss Meagan out of Chesapeake Beach, Maryland.
Chesapeake Bay Charter Fishing out of Chesapeake Beach, Maryland aboard the Miss Meagan. Fishing the Chesapeake Bay for Striped Bass also known as Maryland Rockfish. Chesapeake Bay Charter Fishing trips available for up to 6 passengers.
http://www.missmeagan.com

CharterFinland
CharterFinland is a web service for groups travelling in Finland. You can plan your trip and make inquiries and reservations. CharterFinland is a nationwide network for companies serving tourist groups.
http://www.charterfinland.com/

Huntress Charters
Sailboat charter and sailing instruction on the coast of Maine.
http://www.sailahinckley.com

Sunreef Yachts - Luxury Yacht Building and Charter
We focus on sailing multihulls, monohulls and motor boats. We take on a challenge to create high quality, customized yachts. Sunreef Yachts specializes in boats made of either aluminum or composite that are in the range 60 to 150 feet or longer. We also deal with charter yachts and brokerage.
http://www.sunreef-yachts.com/

Hestia afbouw
afbouwprojecten van de Hestia 132 en andere zeilschepen van casco tot compleet vaar- en/of woonklaar schip voor charter en particulieren.
http://www.dehestia.nl/afbouw

Free Online Auction Site!
Wholesale on the Net - Free Online Auctions - Online Auction Site, Free Web Stores and Wholesale Auctions!
http://www.wholesaleonthenet.com/

Naples Charter Boats
Fishing charters in Naples Florida
http://www.naplescharterboats.com/

Chesapeake Bay fishing charters aboard Miss Linda Charters in Chesapeake Beach Maryland
Chesapeake Bay Fishing Charters from the Rod 'N' Reel docks in Chesapeake Beach, Maryland for stripers, striped bass and rockfish aboard the Chesapeake Bay's Captain Jim Gasch's Miss Linda Charters.
http://www.misslindacharters.com

CSI Aviation Services, Inc. (aka Charter Services)
Providing worldwide air charter for corporations, emergency evacuations, incentives and meetings, athletics, and government agencies since 1979. Charters vary using airliners, executive jets, and turboprops. 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
http://www.private-air-charters.com/

Tihama Yacht Charter
Sail the Ionian aboard this beautiful, skippered Swan '47. Eat, have fun, relax and sail on a world class sailing yacht.
http://www.tihamayachtcharter.com/

Chesapeake Bay Charter Fishing out of CheChesapeake Bay Sport fishing Charters on the Overtime II
Chesapeake Bay Charter Fishing out of Chesapeake Beach, Maryland aboard the Overtime II. Fishing the Chesapeake Bay for Maryland Striped Bass also known as Maryland Rockfish. Chesapeake Bay Charter Fishing trips available for up to 4 passengers.
http://www.overtime2.com/

www.glacierhelicopters.ca
Helicopter Rides and Glacier Sightseeing tours, Hiking adventures, and Helicopter fishing.
http://www.glacierhelicopters.ca/

Brother Nature Fishing Adventures
Affordable Lake Michigan trout and salmon fishing for groups of 1 to 4 anglers. All tackle furnished, fish cleaned. Departing East Chicago or Portage.
http://www.brightsights.com/brother-nature

Chesapeake Bay Charter Fishing aboard Restless Fishing Charters in Chesapeake Beach Maryland
Chesapeake Bay Charter Fishing from Chesapeake Beach, Maryland for stripers, Chesapeake Bay striped bass and rockfish aboard the Chesapeake Bay's Captain Ben Hald's Restless Fishing Charters.
http://www.restlessfishingcharters.com

Charter Fishing Maryland's Chesapeake Bay
Charter Fishing the Chesapeake Bay from Chesapeake Beach, Maryland with Jackie Shelton. Fishing the Chesapeake Bay for Maryland Striped Bass also known as Maryland Rockfish. Chesapeake Bay Charter Fishing trips available for up to 6 passengers.
http://www.baystripers.com

Il Miglio Blue
Vacanze in barca e scuola di vela
http://www.ilmiglioblue.com/

Deep sea Fishing
Party boat and private charter boats availiable for offshore deep sea fishing.
http://www.offshore-charters.com/

Billigflüge, Pauschalreisen, Last-minute-Reisen, Reiseversicherungen, Hotels
service-fuer-die-reise.de - Serviceangebote für Ihre Reise wie Charterflüge, Pauschalreisen, Hotels, Reiseversicherungen
http://www.service-fuer-die-reise.de

Rafael Verdera
Construído en Ibiza en 1841 es el barco en activo más antiguo de pabellón o matrícula española.
http://www.rafaelverdera.com/

Chesapeake Bay Charter fishing service, Proud Mary Charters in Chesapeake Beach Maryland fishing the Chesapeake Bay for Rockfish
Chesapeake Bay charter fishing boat the Proud Mary in Chesapeake Beach Maryland fishing the Chesapeake Bay for Rockfish, also known as Chesapeake Bay striped bass, plus charter fishing for Chesapeake Bay Bluefish, Croaker, Flatheads, sea trout, Drum, Spot, and Perch to name a few.
http://www.proudmarycharters.com

US Charter Schools
Resources, how to start and run a charter school, contact information, and profiles of schools.
http://www.uscharterschools.org/

The Earth Charter
A global campaign involving individuals and organizations from around the world working together to draft a statement of ethical principles similar to the UN Declaration on Human Rights that will guide the conduct of people and nations towards each other and the Earth.
http://www.earthcharter.org

United Nations
Global association of governments facilitating cooperation in international law, security, economic development, and social equity.
http://www.un.org/

Charter88
An independent all-party campaign for constitutional reform in the UK. Includes discussion papers, election results, notices of events and a way to sign the Charter online.
http://www.charter88.org.uk/