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assistance

[uh-sis-tuhns]

noun

  1. the act of assisting; help; aid; support.



assistance

/ əˈɪəԲ /

noun

  1. help; support

  2. the act of assisting

  3. informalSee national assistance

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Other 51Թ Forms

  • reassistance noun
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of assistance1

First recorded in 1375–1425; late Middle English assistence, from Medieval Latin assistentia; assist + -ance
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Known as "Emergency Response Rooms", aid workers recognise that they are the most efficient channel for life-saving assistance.

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She also praised his colleague, who managed to call for assistance while "in a situation of danger and peril".

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The Irish Embassy Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade previously said it was "aware of the case" and was "providing consular assistance".

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He adds that "Israel does not fund the humanitarian assistance to the Gaza Strip".

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"I think we will need assistance somewhere later on down the line," she said, adding Family Fund paid for a tablet device that helps Darcy to communicate.

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