The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Charter \Char"ter\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Chartered; p. pr. &
   vb. n. Chartering.]
   1. To establish by charter.
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   2. To hire or let by charter, as a ship. See Charter party,
      under Charter, n.
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