They tried to find a 'charitable' explanation for his actions. [=an explanation that assumes that there was a good reason for his actions]
Half of the class has a chance at passing the test, and that is a 'charitable' estimate.
She has tried to be 'charitable' about her sister's problems.
(..) It is now better than several years since I moved to New York and I haven't seen you as much as I would like to. I hope you will come to this ceremony ofPapal honors, given for my charitable work. The only wealth in this world is children. More than all the money and power on Earth. (..)1990 The Godfather Part III