direct provision

Noun

Meaning

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see direct,‎ provision.

(Ireland, politics) provision by the state of accommodation and living expenses to registered asylum seekers, who are not allowed to work for pay

Examples

He said that while racism had not played a part in the general election campaign so far, there was a danger that the housing crisis could be used to incite it - particularly in towns where there has been opposition to Direct Provision centres. Source: Internet

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