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.
(..) this kind of thing. So you're screwed on the time limit. And, uh, even if you argue your way around that, the charitable immunity statute caps damages at grand. Twenty grand for molesting a child? That is the way the system is set up, yes. (..)2015 Spotlight