charity

noun [U] (KIND)

/ˈtʃær.ɪ.ti/

/ˈtʃer.ɪ.t̬i/ formal

Definition

C2 the quality of being kind to people and not judging them in a severe wayLenient and merciful

(Definition of charity noun (KIND) from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

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to get rid of something or someone that is not wanted or needed

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