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Social security

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

📖 Definitions of "Social security"

noun
  1. 1

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

  2. 2

    Those benefits paid under such a system.

  3. 3

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

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