ALL meanings of public assistance
pub·lic as·sis·tance
P p - noun public assistance government aid to the poor, disabled, or aged or to dependent children, as financial assistance or food stamps. 1
- uncountable noun public assistance In the United States, public assistance is money that is paid by the government to people who are poor, unemployed, or sick. 0
- noun public assistance payment given to individuals by government agencies on the basis of need 0
- noun public assistance financial aid given by the government to persons who are poor, unemployed, etc. 0