charterparty en · NOUN
Etymology
From French charte-partie, literally divided charter, as the practice involved dividing it in two and giving one half to each person.
Meanings
- A contract between a shipowner and a merchant, under which a ship is hired for the conveyance of goods, etc.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| charter party | alternative | lexicographic | |
| charterparties | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| charter-party | alternative | lexicographic |