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Royal Charter

Description:

Royal Charter refers to a formal document issued by a monarch or government granting a right, privilege, or authority to an individual, organization, or institution. It is a legal instrument that establishes and grants specific powers, rights, and responsibilities to the recipient.

Senses:

1. Historical: In historical context, a royal charter was often used to create and govern colonies, towns, universities, or trade organizations.

2. Modern: In modern times, a royal charter is often granted to corporations, professional bodies, charities, or educational institutions to legally establish and define their objectives, structure, and authority.

Usage:

1. Sense: Historical

- Definition: A royal charter that was historically issued to create and govern colonies, towns, universities, or trade organizations.

- Example:

   "The Royal Charter of Harvard University was granted in 1650, making it one of the oldest educational institutions in the United States."

2. Sense: Modern

- Definition: A royal charter that is currently granted to corporations, professional bodies, charities, or educational institutions to legally establish and define their objectives, structure, and authority.

- Example:

   "The organization obtained a royal charter from the government, allowing it to fundraise and operate as an official charity."

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