Carta, primarily signifies a sort of paper made of the plant papyrus or biblis. See Paper, and Charter.

Charta Empetrica, in pharmacy, &c., a kind of paper made very soft and porous, used to filter withal. See Filtration, &c.

Charta is also used in our ancient customs for a charter, or deed in writing. See Charter.

Charta Magna, the great charter, is an ancient instrument, containing several privileges and liberties granted to the church and state by Edward the confessor; together with others relating to the feudal laws of William the conqueror, granted by Henry I.; all confirmed by the succeeding princes above thirty times. See Law, n° 31. par. penult.