Self-support

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The capacity of independent support; self-sufficiency. uncountable
  2. 2
    The act or means of supporting oneself financially; livelihood uncountable

    "The self-sale of a destitute person for self-support or support of family."

Example

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"The self-sale of a destitute person for self-support or support of family."

Etymology

From self- + support.

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