charitable corporation

charitable corporation
A corporation not for profit; a corporation organized for a charitable purpose, such as the relief of the poor, the care of the sick, maimed or injured, and the education of children, and adults as well, who do not have the means to educate themselves. 18 Am J2d Corp § 10.

Ballentine's law dictionary. . 1998.

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