Public Assistance Office
/ˈpʌblɪk əˈsɪstəns ˈɒfɪs/
Definitions
- (n.) A government agency or office responsible for administering welfare benefits and social services to eligible individuals and families.
She visited the public assistance office to apply for unemployment benefits.
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- public assistance office
- public assistance offices
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Commentary
Often used in statutory and administrative contexts to denote the local or regional office handling public aid applications and distributions.
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