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welfare check

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A visit made by law enforcement to a person's residence in response to a request that they check in on a person and their well-being.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Synonyms: wellness check

Antonyms: none provided

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