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assistance

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as⋅sis⋅tance

  [uh-sis-tuhns]
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–noun
the act of assisting; help; aid; support.
Origin:
1375–1425; late ME assistence < ML assistentia. See assist, -ence, -ance
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as·sis·tance   (ə-sĭs'təns)   
n.  

  1. The act of assisting.

  2. Aid; help: financial assistance.

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