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Main Entry: char·i·ty Pronunciation: 'char-&-tE Function: noun Inflected Form(s): plural -ties Etymology: Middle English charite, from Old French charité, from Late Latin caritat-, caritas Christian love, from Latin, dearness, from carus dear; akin to Old Irish carae friend, Sanskrit kAma love Date: 13th century 1 : benevolent goodwill toward or love of humanity 2 a : generosity and helpfulness especially toward the needy or suffering; also : aid given to those in need b : an institution engaged in relief of the poor c : public provision for the relief of the needy 3 a : a gift for public benevolent purposes b : an institution (as a hospital) founded by such a gift 4 : lenient judgment of others synonym see MERCY |
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In my humble opinion the definition of "charity" would have to be changed throughout all dictionaries throughout the world in order for these "charity" institutions to keep their standing as "charity institutions"!
