mutual aid

noun

Sociology.

1. the cooperative as opposed to the competitive factors operating in the development of society.

Word History and Origins

Origin of mutual aid¹

First recorded in 1530–40

Example Sentences

“We were out of L.A. County Fire trucks. We were relying on our mutual aid partners that were there,” Marrone said.

From Los Angeles Times

The two, who rose to political power in the early 2000s on parallel tracks in San Francisco, have long had a complicated relationship, mixing mutual aid with jealousy and jostling.

From Los Angeles Times

Through the system of mutual aid, police forces with fewer protests have have sent reinforcements across the country to back up those under pressure.

From BBC

As with the fires, fundraisers and mutual aid societies and neighborhood watch groups have sprouted.

From Los Angeles Times

Dozens of officers have also been drafted in to support Police Scotland, under mutual aid arrangements, from other UK forces.

From BBC