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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From Salon
The state law explicitly permits, however, providing “assistance to a person undergoing gender transition.”
A woman identified as Ciana C told OnScene she pulled over in her car and attempted to provide assistance when she saw the immediate aftermath of the crash.
From Los Angeles Times
The CRF, which will go live in April, will also provide emergency assistance for people who were in short-term financial crisis.
From BBC
Just then, the light indicating that a patient needs assistance lights up.
From Literature
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