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noun
A set of governmental programs, entitlements, or benefits providing citizens and residents with a minimum level of financial protection, food, access to public infrastructure, or medical services.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Qualifier: social policy
Topics: government, politics
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: every man for himself, law of the jungle
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