憲章

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: In 憲章 (けんしょう), rule 憲 and written section 章 combine to denote a charter.
• Basic usage: 憲章 is a formal document declaring the fundamental aims and principles of an organization or polity.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• A charter of fundamental principles
  • It is not always equivalent to a detailed rulebook or a national constitution.