chartered
UK: ˈtʃɑːtəd | US: ˈtʃɑːrtərd
adj. officially recognized or certified, especially in a professional capacity (e.g., a chartered accountant)
adj. granted or protected by a charter (e.g., chartered rights)
vt. past tense of "charter": to hire or lease (e.g., a chartered plane)
chartered = charter<official document> + ed<past participle suffix>
- charter: From Old French chartre (document), Latin chartula (little paper), diminutive of charta (paper/papyrus). Originally referred to formal written grants of rights or privileges.
- ed: A common English suffix indicating past tense or past participle form.
Etymology Origin:
The word traces back to Latin charta (paper), reflecting the historical importance of written documents in granting authority. Over time, "charter" evolved to denote formal agreements (e.g., royal charters), and the suffix -ed was added to create the adjective/verb form, implying certification or contractual action.
She became a chartered accountant after years of rigorous exams.
The university was established under a chartered decree in 1636.
They chartered a yacht for their Mediterranean vacation.
Chartered flights are often used for corporate travel.
The organization operates under a chartered mandate to protect wildlife.