Non-able-bodied
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
- 1 Not able-bodied; disabled.
"It was directed in August 1877 that, on works under the Public Works Department, able-bodied labourers who did not perform the tasks should be paid only for the portion done, though the effect might be to reduce their wages below the rate paid on works under Civil Agency; but that non-able-bodied labourers should be paid not less than the Civil Agency rates."
Example
More examples"It was directed in August 1877 that, on works under the Public Works Department, able-bodied labourers who did not perform the tasks should be paid only for the portion done, though the effect might be to reduce their wages below the rate paid on works under Civil Agency; but that non-able-bodied labourers should be paid not less than the Civil Agency rates."
Etymology
From non- + able-bodied.
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