Complete Definition of "charitable"

English

Pronunciation
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Adjective
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  1. Pertaining to charity
  2. Kind, generous
  3. Having a purpose or character of a charity

Usage notes
charitable purpose is defined in the law as being one that is for the support or benefit of;
the advancement of learning and education,
religion,
relief of poverty or
other objects beneficial to the advancement of society.

Synonyms
eleemosynary

Translations
trans-top|Pertaining to charity
Finnish: hyväntekeväisyys-
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trans-top|Kind, generous
Finnish: hyväntahtoinen
Tamil வள�ளல� (vaLLal)
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trans-top|Having a purpose or character of a charity
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ttbc|French: caritatif
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