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>.[Blacks Law 8th]