Means-tested

adj, verb

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Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    simple past and past participle of means-test form-of, participle, past
Adjective
  1. 1
    Subject to a means test. not-comparable

    "The unnamed driver appeared before the South East Traffic Commissioner in late November, to receive a six-month HGV driving ban. It followed an earlier court appearance when he was fined a means-tested £715 and given six points on his driving licence for driving without due care and attention."

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"The unnamed driver appeared before the South East Traffic Commissioner in late November, to receive a six-month HGV driving ban. It followed an earlier court appearance when he was fined a means-tested £715 and given six points on his driving licence for driving without due care and attention."

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