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Term: pauper

Part of Speech: noun

Sense 1: a person without any material wealth or financial means; typically living in extreme poverty.

Sample Sentence: Despite his talent, he lived his life as a pauper, struggling to survive on the meager wages he earned.

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Sense 2: in legal terms, a pauper refers to a person who is unable to pay for their legal expenses and is entitled to have their fees waived or be provided with a lawyer free of charge.

Sample Sentence: As a pauper, she was able to access legal representation for her case without having to worry about the hefty lawyer fees.

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Sense 3: in historical usage, pauper refers to an inmate or resident of a workhouse, poorhouse, or an institution established to provide relief for the destitute and homeless.

Sample Sentence: During the Victorian era, workhouses were filled with paupers who sought refuge and sustenance in order to survive.

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