Passported

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    For which one is automatically eligible if receiving certain other benefits. UK, not-comparable

    "Free school meals are a passported benefit: children are eligible for these meals if their parents are receiving Income Support or certain other benefits."

Example

More examples

"Free school meals are a passported benefit: children are eligible for these meals if their parents are receiving Income Support or certain other benefits."

Etymology

From passport + -ed, since one benefit is a metaphorical "passport" to the other.

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