Wealth Distribution
/ˈwɛlθ dɪstrɪˈbjuːʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) The legal and economic process by which a society allocates and regulates the ownership and control of wealth among its members, often involving taxation, inheritance, and social welfare laws.
The government enacted new policies to ensure equitable wealth distribution across all economic classes.
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- wealth distribution
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Commentary
Typically discussed in contexts involving fiscal policy, social justice, and property law; drafting often must address balancing equity with legal protections of assets.
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