charitable
charitable, adj. 1. Dedicated to a general public purpose, usu. for the benefit of needy people who cannot pay for benefits received (charitable contribution). [Cases: Charities 1–50; Taxation 241. 1. C.J.S. Charities §§ 2–70; Taxation§§ 323–338.] 2. Involved in or otherwise relating to charity (charitable foundation).