A similar document conferring rights and privileges on a person, corporation etc.
A special privilege, immunity, or exemption.
A deed (legal contract).
The temporary hiring or leasing of a vehicle.
A contract for the commercial leasing of a vessel, or space on a vessel.
a provision whose unintended consequence would be to encourage an undesirable activity
A document issued by some authority, creating a public or private institution, and defining its purposes and privileges.
To grant or establish a charter.
To lease or hire something by charter.
(of a peace officer) To inform (an arrestee) of their constitutional rights under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms upon arrest.
Leased or hired.
A legal document allowing one person to act as the agent of another.
The legal authorisation of one person to act as the agent of another.