Hence in special senses. That which a person is entitled to in the way of pecuniary assistance, medical or other attendance, pension, and the like…
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释义 | society > trade and finance > fees and taxes > grants and allowances > [noun] > state allowance (50) benefit1911 Hence in special senses. That which a person is entitled to in the way of pecuniary assistance, medical or other attendance, pension, and the like… welfare benefit1913 a payment made by the state to someone entitled to receive it, esp. to alleviate financial hardship (usually in plural); (also) such payments… welfare cheque1922 attributive, with the sense ‘provided by the state for those in need’, as welfare cheque, welfare food, etc. social security1943 The money paid out under such a system. pogey1954 Relief given to the needy from national or local funds; unemployment benefit. on (the) pogey: on the dole. entitlement programme1956 a government programme which provides services or financial benefits to any individual, institution, etc., meeting certain eligibility requirements. SS1963 social security (benefit). social1966 colloquial. Also with capital initial. Chiefly British. Money paid out by social security; (also) a social security programme. welfare1970 Originally and chiefly North American. Financial support given by the state to those who are unemployed or otherwise in need; frequently in on welfare… social benefit1972 (a) a benefit to society, frequently resulting from technological advancement; (b) a benefit payable under a social security system. relief1995 Aid, help, or assistance given to a person or persons in a state of poverty or need; spec. (formerly) assistance given to the poor from funds… Subcategories:— family allowance (6) — unemployment benefit (9) — other state benefits (12) — limitation of supplementary benefit (1) — one claiming state allowance (6) — system of (5) |
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