chartering

from The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

Charter \Char"ter\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Chartered}; p. pr. &
   vb. n. {Chartering}.]
   1. To establish by charter.
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   2. To hire or let by charter, as a ship. See {Charter party},
      under {Charter}, n.
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