by charter

Examples (10)

• They were given this right by royal charter.
• The university was established by charter in the 19th century.
• Our city was granted its special status by charter hundreds of years ago.
• The new bank was officially licensed by charter to conduct business.
• This professional institution is governed by charter and its own bylaws.
• The exploration company was founded by charter to seek new trade routes.
• An organization created by charter must adhere to its founding principles.
• The guild's exclusive rights were confirmed by charter from the monarch.
• Is this town a city by charter or simply by population size?
• The society was incorporated by charter, giving it legal standing.