Living Wage
/ˈlɪvɪŋ weɪdʒ/
Definitions
- (n.) A wage sufficient to meet basic living expenses including food, housing, and healthcare.
The legislature debated establishing a living wage to reduce poverty.
Forms
- living wage
- living wages
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Commentary
The living wage concept often guides policy beyond statutory minimum wages, emphasizing economic adequacy rather than statutory compliance.
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