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minimum assistance

[ˈmɪnɪməm əˈsɪstəns]
noun
assistência mínima
1. The least amount of help or support required or provided to meet basic needs or standards
The program provides minimum assistance to eligible families.
O programa fornece assistência mínima às famílias elegíveis.
2. In legal or regulatory contexts, the lowest level of aid mandated by law or policy
Healthcare workers must provide minimum assistance to patients in critical condition.
Os profissionais de saúde devem fornecer assistência mínima aos pacientes em estado crítico.
Synonyms
basic assistanceminimal aidleast supportessential help
Antonyms
maximum assistancecomprehensive supportfull assistanceextensive aid

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
assistência mínima
Standard term used in social programs and legal documents
São Paulo
assistência mínima
Commonly used in social welfare contexts
Portugal
assistência mínima
Used in formal and legal contexts; may also use 'ajuda mínima'

Related Idioms & Phrases

bare minimum
the least one can do
rock bottom assistance
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