public assistance

"Public assistance" refers to government-provided support aimed at helping individuals and families in financial need.

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Definition

(formal)Government-provided financial support to individuals or families in need, often due to poverty, unemployment, or disability.

Many families rely on public assistance to cover their basic living expenses.
Public assistance programs are designed to support those who are unable to work.

(technical)Government programs and services that provide aid to low-income individuals to help them meet basic living requirements.

The government has increased funding for public assistance programs.
Eligibility for public assistance is determined by income level and other factors.

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "public assistance":