noun love; universal benevolence; good will.
2. charity ·noun liberality to the poor and the suffering, to benevolent institutions, or to worthy causes; generosity.
3. charity ·noun whatever is bestowed gratuitously on the needy or suffering for their relief; alms; any act of kindness.
4. charity ·noun a charitable institution, or a gift to create and support such an institution; as, lady margaret's charity.
5. charity ·noun eleemosynary appointments [grants or devises] including relief of the poor or friendless, education, religious culture, and public institutions.
6. charity ·noun 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.