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Chartel

Noun (Definition 1):

A formal agreement between competing businesses to fix prices, limit competition, or control market conditions for mutual benefit.

Example Sentence:

"The oil companies formed a chartel to control the market prices.

Noun (Definition 2):

A map or a visual representation showing information in the form of diagrams, graphs, or tables.

Example Sentence:

"I used a chartel to illustrate the population growth over the years."

Verb:

(Rare, archaic) To enter into or establish a chartel.

Example Sentence:

"The businesses decided to chartel in order to maximize profits."

Adjective:

(Rare, obsolete) Associated with or conducted through a chartel; acting in collusion.

Example Sentence:

"Their chartel activities were discovered and prosecuted by the authorities."