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noun

economic, technical, or military aid given by one nation to another for purposes of relief and rehabilitation, for economic stabilization, or for mutual defense.

Also called aid.

Origin:
1955–60

Related forms

for·eign-aid, adjective

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foreign aid

—n
	economic and other assistance given by one country to another

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