Meaning

1 senses
  1. A redistribution of income in the market system initiated by a government, such as welfare, social security, etc.

More definitions
  • a public expenditure (as for unemployment compensation or veteran's benefits) that is not for goods and services

Examples

1 sentences
  1. Boris quickly transferred the payment and hired John for the job.

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Forms

plural: transfer payments

Synonyms

2 synonyms
transferB2government transfer

See also

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