poor relief; poverty relief
Refers to aid or assistance provided to the poor, often in a historical or social welfare context.
The Poor Law was enacted in 19th-century England.
Poverty relief activities are actively carried out in this region.
poor law
poorhouse; almshouse; workhouse
Compound of 救 (きゅう, 'rescue, aid') and 貧 (ひん, 'poverty'). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the term is conventionally associated with social welfare contexts.