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noun
Governmental provision of economic assistance to persons in need.
synonyms: public assistance, welfare.
is a specific kind of: aid, assistance, economic aid, economic assistance, financial aid, financial assistance.
is a broader term that covers: social insurance | relief | dole, pogey, pogy.
Dutch: bijstand, uitkeringPolish: socjal
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