单词 | Poor Law |
释义 | Poor Lawnoun British historical A law relating to the support of the poor. Originally the responsibility of the parish, the relief and employment of the poor passed over to the workhouses in 1834. In the early 20th century the Poor Law was replaced by schemes of social security.Brought before him in court one day was a destitute woman, another child, who was accused of contravening the Poor Laws and falsely seeking parish charity....
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