A defense that shields charitable organizations from liability.

• A. Charitable immunity
• B. Immunity
• C. Public immunity
• D. Philanthropic shield

Answer: (A)

Charitable immunity is a defense in tort law that shields charitable organizations from liability for injuries or damages caused by acts carried out in their charitable capacity. The idea behind this defense is to encourage charitable work by reducing the risk that charities will be sued into insolvency for ordinary negligence in the course of their missions. Historically, courts granted this shield to charities and their employees or volunteers acting within the scope of their work, though many jurisdictions have narrowed or abolished it over time and may require statutory provisions or limit its application to certain activities. This term is specific to charities and is not a general blanket called “immunity,” nor are terms like “public immunity” or “philanthropic shield” standard legal doctrines. So the best answer is the specific defense known as charitable immunity.