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poor law (n)
a law providing support for the poor
poor law Sentence Examples
- The Poor Law was a series of English laws passed between the 14th and 19th centuries to provide relief to the destitute.
- The Poor Law Amendments Act of 1834 introduced a harsh workhouse system for able-bodied paupers.
- Poor law overseers were responsible for administering relief to the needy in their parish.
- The Poor Law Commission was established in 1834 to oversee the implementation of the new Poor Law.
- The Poor Law Guardians were elected to represent the ratepayers and oversee the administration of relief in their union.
- The Poor Law was criticized for its harsh treatment of the poor and its failure to address the root causes of poverty.
- The Royal Commission on the Poor Laws was appointed in 1905 to investigate the long-term effectiveness of the Poor Law.
- The Poor Law was abolished in England and Wales in 1948 and replaced by the National Assistance Act.
- The Poor Law has been accused of fostering a culture of dependency and stigma surrounding the poor.
- The legacy of the Poor Law continues to shape the way that we view and address poverty today.
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a law providing support for the poor
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The Poor Law was a series of English laws passed between the 14th and 19th centuries to provide relief to the destitute.
The Poor Law Amendments Act of 1834 introduced a harsh workhouse system for able-bodied paupers.
Poor law overseers were responsible for administering relief to the needy in their parish.
The Poor Law Commission was established in 1834 to oversee the implementation of the new Poor Law.
