social security

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Noun 1.1.1 Translations 1.2 References

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social security (uncountable)

1. A system whereby the state either through general or specific taxation provides various benefits to those unable to provide for themselves.
2. Those benefits paid under such a system.

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• Oxford English Dictionary, 1884-1928, and First Supplement, 1933

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