poor laws

A form of poor law — A law providing for the support of paupers at the public expense.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of poor law
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APA

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“poor laws.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/poor%20laws. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “poor laws,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/poor%20laws.

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