assistance : Idioms & Phrases

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bureau of justice assistance

  • noun the bureau in the Department of Justice that assists local criminal justice systems to reduce or prevent crime and violence and drug abuse
    BJA.
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logistic assistance

  • noun assistance between and within military commands
    logistic support.
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national assistance

  • noun benefits paid to bring incomes up to minimum levels established by law
    supplementary benefit; national assistance.
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public assistance

  • noun governmental provision of economic assistance to persons in need
    social welfare; welfare.
    • she lives on welfare
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social assistance

  • noun benefits paid to bring incomes up to minimum levels established by law
    supplementary benefit; national assistance.
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