Means-tested
adj, verb
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Definitions
Verb
- 1 simple past and past participle of means-test form-of, participle, past
Adjective
- 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."
Example
More examples"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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