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charitable definition

chari·table (c̸har′i tə bəl)

adjective

  1. kind and generous in giving money or other help to those in need
  2. of or for charity
  3. kind and forgiving in judging others; lenient

Etymology: ME & OFr: see charity

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Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2005 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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