charitable

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Pronunciation 1.2 Adjective 1.2.1 Usage notes 1.2.2 Synonyms 1.2.3 Derived terms 1.2.4 Translations

[edit] English

[edit] Pronunciation

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[edit] Adjective

charitable (comparative more charitable, superlative most charitable)

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

[edit] 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.

[edit] Synonyms

• eleemosynary

[edit] Derived terms

• charitable organization
• charitable purpose

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