Charters

/ˈtʃɑrtərz/ noun

Definition

written grants of rights or privileges; formal documents establishing institutions

Etymology

from Old French 'chartre', from Latin 'charta' meaning 'paper, document'

Kelly Says

The Magna Carta is probably history's most famous charter - it literally means 'Great Charter' and established that even kings must follow the law!

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