English

Noun

social security ‎(uncountable)

1. A system whereby the state either through general or specific taxation provides various benefits to help ensure the wellbeing of its citizens.
2. Those benefits paid under such a system.
3. (US) A specific such social benefit providing income in retirement or disability.

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References

• James A. H. Murray [et al.], editor (1884–1928) A New English Dictionary on Historical Principles (Oxford English Dictionary), London: Clarendon Press, OCLC 15566697; and The Oxford English Dictionary; being a Corrected Re-issue with an Introduction, Supplement, and Bibliography of A New English Dictionary on Historical Principles (the First Supplement), Oxford: Clarendon Press, 1933, OCLC 2748467.

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