Contract and Charter

Contract

Contract noun - An arrangement about action to be taken.
Usage example: a contract outlining what needed to be done by each person

Charter is a synonym for contract in thing topic. In some cases you can use "Charter" instead the word "Contract" as a noun or a verb, when it comes to topics like grant, treaty, warranty.

Charter

Charter verb - To take or get the temporary use of (something) for a set sum.
Usage example: charter a boat

Contract is a synonym for charter in treaty topic. Sometimes you can use "Contract" instead the word "Charter" as a noun or a verb, if it concerns topics such as activity, thing, grant, reserve.

How words are described

original original contract original charter
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