poor rates (Meaning)
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poor rates (n)
a local tax for the relief of the poor
Synonyms & Antonyms of poor rates
No Synonyms and anytonyms found
poor rates Sentence Examples
- The village council struggled to collect poor rates from the impoverished residents.
- The high poor rates posed a significant financial burden on the parish.
- The poor rates were used to provide relief to the town's destitute population.
- The rise in poor rates sparked outrage among the working class.
- The government implemented a new system to streamline the collection of poor rates.
- The elderly and sick relied heavily on poor rates for their subsistence.
- The poor rates provided a safety net for those who fell into financial hardship.
- The industrial revolution led to a decline in poor rates as employment opportunities increased.
- The Victorian era saw a shift in the administration of poor rates to a more centralized system.
- The introduction of welfare benefits in the 20th century replaced the need for poor rates.
FAQs About the word poor rates
a local tax for the relief of the poor
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The village council struggled to collect poor rates from the impoverished residents.
The high poor rates posed a significant financial burden on the parish.
The poor rates were used to provide relief to the town's destitute population.
The rise in poor rates sparked outrage among the working class.
