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char⋅i⋅ty

  [char-i-tee]
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–noun, plural -ties.
1. generous actions or donations to aid the poor, ill, or helpless: to devote one's life to charity.
2. something given to a person or persons in need; alms: She asked for work, not charity.
3. a charitable act or work.
4. a charitable fund, foundation, or institution: He left his estate to a charity.
5. benevolent feeling, esp. toward those in need or in disfavor: She looked so poor that we fed her out of charity.
6. leniency in judging others; forbearance: She was inclined to view our selfish behavior with charity.
7. Christian love; agape.
Origin:
1125–75; ME charite < OF < L cāritāt- (s. of cāritās), equiv. to cār(us) dear (akin to caress, cherish, Kama, whore ) + -itāt- -ity

Related forms:
char⋅i⋅ty⋅less, adjective

Synonyms:
5. kindliness, consideration, humanity, benignity, sympathy.

Antonyms:
5. malevolence.
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Main Entry: char·i·ty
Function: noun
Inflected Form: plural -ties
: a gift for humanitarian, philanthropic, or other purposes beneficial to the public (as maintaining a public building); also : an institution (as a hospital or school) or organization founded by such a gift —compare PRIVATE FOUNDATION
NOTE: Statutory definitions of what institutions and organizations qualify as charities vary. Organizations that are primarily involved in political campaigns or lobbying do not qualify as charities for tax purposes, but trusts for them may be considered charitable. In addition to tax-exempt status, charities have also generally been granted immunity from tort suits.
Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law, © 1996 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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