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.
(..) -Angels and ministers of grace defend us! Be thou a spirit of health or goblin damned... Bring with thee airs from heaven or blasts from hell... Be thy intents wicked or charitable... ...thou com'st in such a questionable shape that I will speak to thee I'll call thee Hamlet... King... Father... (..)2015 Hamlet