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social fund

British  

noun

  1. (in Britain) a social security fund from which loans or payments may be made to people in cases of extreme need

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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The broad terms of the agreement for the United Nations-managed social fund were announced by the head of a group of Norwegian diplomats guiding the negotiations.

From Seattle Times Nov. 26, 2022

Among Torres' proposals is a "social fund" from mining companies for the development of their areas of influence, along with a federal multisectoral commission to improve the use of resources managed by the mining regions.

From Reuters Sep. 30, 2022

Von der Leyen pointed to plans for a social fund, which is expected to help compensate low-income families negatively affected by the changes.

From Washington Post Jul. 14, 2021

The vast majority is being squeezed from social care budgets, the social fund and public transport.

From The Guardian Jun. 26, 2013

Morality is a social fund, an accretion through the painful ages. 

From The Jacket (Star-Rover) by London, Jack

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