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general welfare clause

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Main Entry: general wel·fare clause
Pronunciation: -'wel-"far-
Function: noun
often cap G&W&C : a clause in Article I, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitution empowering Congress to provide for the general welfare of the United States (as through the collection of taxes)
Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law, © 1996 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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