Affluence test
noun
a check on benefit claimants’ financial resources to ensure that benefits go to those most in need
examples
this week harriet harman, the social-security secretary, floated the idea of an “affluence test” to stop benefit payments to the better-off. — economist, jan. 1988
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having an abundance of wealth, property, or other material goods; prosperous; rich: an affluent person. abounding in anything; abundant. flowing freely: an affluent fountain. a tributary stream. an affluent person: a luxurious resort appealing to young affluents. historical examples but scarcely anywhere do we find this wonder-working grace so affluently described. the expositor’s bible: ephesians […]
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something that flows to or toward a point: an afflux of blood to the head. the act of flowing to or toward; flow. historical examples spirituous drinks occasion an afflux of the gastric juices, become acid, and are absorbed. north american medical and surgical journal, vol. 2, no. 3, july, 1826 various the best mode […]
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that can be ; believed to be within one’s financial means: attractive new cars at affordable prices. usually, affordables. items, expenses, etc., that one can : a variety of affordables for your gift list. contemporary examples say what you will about the affordable care act, but its method of p-ssage—a party line vote by democrats—was […]