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Meaning of 'charity'
Meaning of 'charity' (Webster Dictionary)
1. Charity 
[ n.]
- Love; universal benevolence; good will. [ n.]- Liberality in judging of men and their actions; a disposition which inclines men to put the best construction on the words and actions of others.
- Liberality to the poor and the suffering, to benevolent institutions, or to worthy causes; generosity.
- Whatever is bestowed gratuitously on the needy or suffering for their relief; alms; any act of kindness.
- A charitable institution, or a gift to create and support such an institution; as, Lady Margaret's charity.
- Eleemosynary appointments [grants or devises] including relief of the poor or friendless, education, religious culture, and public institutions.
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