WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2025
pub′lic assis′tance, 
  1. Sociology, Governmentgovernment aid to the poor, disabled, or aged or to dependent children, as financial assistance or food stamps.
  • 1900–05
pub′lic-as•sis′tance, adj. 


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