Foreign Aid
/ˈfɔːrɪn eɪd/
Definitions
- (n.) Governmental or institutional provision of resources such as money, goods, or services to another country, often to promote economic development or humanitarian relief.
The foreign aid package included funds for healthcare and infrastructure development.
Forms
- foreign aid
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Commentary
Foreign aid is typically distinguished from commercial aid by its purpose and source; clarity in drafting should specify whether aid is bilateral, multilateral, conditional, or unconditional.
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