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Term: CHARTA
Definition: Charta is a fancy word that means a special paper that shows important things. It can be a paper that shows who owns a piece of land or a paper that gives special rights to a group of people. It's like a special ticket that lets you do something that others can't.
CHARTA
Charta is a Latin term used in law. It has three meanings:
1. The charta of the property was handed over to the new owner.
2. The charta proved that the land belonged to the farmer.
3. The king granted a charta to the town, giving them the right to hold a weekly market.
The first example shows how charta can be used to refer to a legal document that proves ownership of a property. The second example illustrates how charta can be used as a token to show that someone owns an estate. The third example shows how charta can be used to refer to a royal grant of privileges or liberties, in this case, the right to hold a weekly market.