Government Benefits
/ˈɡʌvərnmənt ˈbɛnɪfɪts/
Definitions
- (n.) Monetary or in-kind aid provided by a government to individuals or groups to support welfare, health, education, or economic stability.
She applied for government benefits after losing her job.
- (n.) Legal entitlements or programs established by statute or regulation to assist specific populations.
Veterans may qualify for special government benefits under federal law.
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- government benefits
- government benefit
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Commentary
Use 'government benefits' to cover both the actual aid provided and the legal programs enabling such aid; context will clarify its specific sense.
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