A charter is a document that grants certain rights or privileges. A COMMISSION is an official document issued by a government or other authority to appoint a person to a position of authority. A PRIVILEGE is a special right or advantage granted to a particular person or group. A CONSTITUTION is a set of fundamental principles or established precedents according to which a state or other organization is governed. A FRANCHISE is a right or license granted to an individual or group to market a company's goods or services in a particular territory. A GRANT is a transfer of property, especially of money, from one person or entity to another. A DEED is a legal document that conveys the title to a piece of property. A CONTRACT is an agreement between two or more parties that creates an obligation to do or not do something. To EMPLOY is to use the services of someone for wages or other compensation. A PERMIT is a document that gives official permission to do something. To LET is to allow or PERMIT. To HIRE is to ENGAGE the services of someone for wages or other compensation. To RENT is to pay a fee in return for the temporary use of something. A LEASE is a CONTRACT granting use or occupation of property during a specified period in exchange for a specified RENT. To ENGAGE is to HIRE or EMPLOY someone. A MAPMAKER is a person who makes maps.