Public Benefit
/ˈpʌblɪk ˈbɛnɪfɪt/
Definitions
- (n.) An advantage or welfare provided to the public or community recognized in law or policy as serving the collective good.
The new park was established as a public benefit to improve community wellbeing.
- (n.) In nonprofit law, a requirement that an organization's activities serve the general public or a sufficient segment thereof to qualify for tax-exempt status.
To maintain tax exemption, the charity must demonstrate a public benefit.
Forms
- public benefit
- public benefits
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Commentary
The term often appears in statutory and regulatory contexts, particularly in nonprofit and administrative law, where establishing a 'public benefit' is critical for legal qualification or approval.
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