charterparty
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English
[edit]Alternative forms
[edit]Etymology
[edit]From French charte-partie, literally "divided charter", as the practice was to divide it in two and give a half to each person.
Noun
[edit]charterparty (plural charterparties)
- A contract between a shipowner and a merchant, under which a ship is hired for the conveyance of goods etc.