indigence

Definition of "indigence"
  1. A state of poverty that involves immense deprivation and suffering
How to use "indigence" in a sentence
  1. The defendant requested a court-appointed attorney due to their indigence.
  2. In a bid to relieve societal indigence, the organization commits to providing regular meals for the needy.
  3. The comprehensive study of urban areas highlighted the alarming level of indigence in the city.

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