transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈcher-ə-tē, ˈcha-rə- ]
noun
( plural -ties )
Etymology: Middle English charite, from Anglo-French charité, from Late Latin caritat-, caritas Christian love, from Latin, dearness, from carus dear; akin to Old Irish carae friend, Sanskrit kāma 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
Synonyms: see mercy