National Assistance (Noun)
Meaning
Benefits paid to bring incomes up to minimum levels established by law.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The government introduced a new system of national assistance to provide financial support to low-income families.
- Eligible individuals could receive national assistance in the form of a monthly stipend to help cover basic living expenses.
- The national assistance program was designed to ensure that all citizens had access to a minimum standard of living.
- Applicants for national assistance were required to provide documentation of their income and expenses to determine their eligibility.
- The amount of national assistance paid to each recipient was adjusted annually to reflect changes in the cost of living.