assistance
Americannoun
noun
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help; support
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the act of assisting
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informal See national assistance
Other Word Forms
- reassistance noun
Etymology
Origin of assistance
First recorded in 1375–1425; late Middle English assistence, from Medieval Latin assistentia; assist + -ance
Example Sentences
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Faster approvals, builder incentives, rental assistance, and preserving affordable units will play a role in addressing it.
From Barron's
The assistance will help secure housing in Syria ahead of the returnees' departure "in addition to providing food and medicine for three months" after they arrive, as part of supporting their reintegration, he said.
From Barron's
However, you could easily have reported matters to the prison authorities and sought assistance.
From BBC
The proposal would expand low-income housing tax credits, set aside funds for rental assistance and homelessness, and provide $10 billion in housing subsidies for “middle-income” workers such as teachers, police officers and firefighters.
From Los Angeles Times
In his X post, Frost wrote: “Thank you to the venue security and Park City PD for assistance on this incident.”
From Los Angeles Times
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