social security

noun

Definitions

  1. A system whereby the state either through general or specific taxation provides various…

    A system whereby the state either through general or specific taxation provides various benefits to help ensure the wellbeing of its citizens.

  2. Those benefits paid under such a system.

  3. A specific such social benefit providing income in retirement or disability.

    • Near-synonym: social insurance (not always different)

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