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noun
The act of revoking, annulling, or withdrawing a charter granted to an organization, municipality, corporation, or vessel.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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verb
To revoke, annul, or take away a charter previously granted to an organization, municipality, or corporation.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: transitive
Topics: government, law
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verb
To terminate a vessel's charter before its agreed expiration.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: transitive
Topics: nautical, transport
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History
From de- + charter.
