public charge

Definition of "public charge"
  1. An individual facing financial difficulties who needs to be supported using public funds
How to use "public charge" in a sentence
  1. The state welfare system is designed to assist public charges.
  2. Due to job loss, she was on the verge of becoming a public charge.
  3. The economic crisis has increased the number of public charges needing assistance.
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