Social Security Law
/ˈsoʊʃəl səˈkjʊrəti lɔː/
Definitions
- (n.) The body of law that governs the public programs designed to provide economic assistance and social insurance to individuals, including retirement, disability, unemployment, and health benefits.
Social security law ensures retired workers receive monthly pensions.
- (n.) Legal rules regulating the administration and eligibility criteria of government-provided social welfare programs.
The dispute focused on interpretations of social security law regarding disability benefits.
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Commentary
Social security law often overlaps with administrative and constitutional law, requiring precise statutory interpretation to determine eligibility and benefit levels.
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