In time and Public-spirited

In time adverb - Within an indefinite time or at an unspecified future time.

Public-spirited and in time are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Public-spirited" instead an adjective phrase "In time".

Public-spirited adjective - Showing unselfish interest in the public welfare.

In time and public-spirited are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "In time" instead an adjective phrase "Public-spirited".