poor rates

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Noun poor rates has 1 sense

poor rates - a local tax for the relief of the poor
--₁ is a kind of rates

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Term: Poor Rates

Definition: Poor rates refer to a tax levied by local authorities in order to fund relief and support for the poor, particularly in times of economic hardship.

Senses:

Noun: The amount of money collected as a tax to provide assistance for the poor.
Noun: A system or scheme for distributing financial aid to those in need.

Usage:

Since the economic crisis, the poor rates have significantly increased to accommodate the growing number of unemployed individuals.
The local government has implemented a new poor rates system to ensure fair distribution of aid among different communities.

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