poor relief

noun

Governmental and ecclesiastical action to relieve poverty.

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Meanings

nounpoor relief (uncountable)
  1. UKhistoricaluncountableGovernmental and ecclesiastical action to relieve poverty.
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APA

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

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