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charter

英/tʃˈɑːtɐ/

美/ˈtʃɑɹtɝ/

01n.

特许状, 执照, 宪章

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

02v.

特许, 发给特许执照

grant a charter to