Almshouse

Almshouse

What does Almshouse mean in American Law?

The definition of Almshouse in the law of the United States, as defined by the lexicographer Arthur Leff in his legal dictionary is:

Older charitable bequests were often made to found, endow, or contribute to an “almshouse,” i.e., a residential dwelling for the poor.

Meaning of Almshouse

In this law dictionary, the legal term almshouse is a kind of the Archaic class.

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