workman's compensation

noun

Insurance that pays medical costs of personal injuries sustained by working.

Meanings

nounworkman's compensation (uncountable)

alternative workmen's compensation · alternative worker's compensation · alternative workers' compensation · alternative workman's comp · alternative workmen's comp · alternative worker's comp · alternative workers' comp

  1. uncountableInsurance that pays medical costs of personal injuries sustained by working.
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