Passported
adj
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 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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