Charte
Charte is the French noun for a formal document known in English as a charter. It denotes a written grant issued by a sovereign, city, church, or other authority that defines rights, privileges, or obligations for individuals, communities, or institutions. The term derives from Latin chartae through Old French, and in modern French it can refer to both historical charters and contemporary founding documents.
In historical contexts, charters played a central role in the development of towns and legal systems in
In contemporary usage, the concept persists in civil and corporate law. A municipal charter, sometimes called
Geographic names or personal surnames sometimes bearing the term can be found in Francophone regions, though