general welfare
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The spending clause allows Congress to lay and collect taxes, duties, imposts, and excises all for the general welfare of the United States.
From Slate ● Jun. 23, 2026
A $1-billion payment to the federal government would have huge consequences — not only on the people’s university but also on the general welfare of our state, the world’s fourth-largest economy.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2025
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- public good
- collective prosperity
- common good
- civic flourishing
- commonweal
Possible Antonyms
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- personal advantage
- individual gain
- societal decay
- public detriment
- private interest
