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pension
An annuity paid regularly as benefit due to a retired employee, serviceman etc. in consideration of past services, originally and chiefly by a government but also by various private pension schemes.
"Many old people depend on their pension to pay the bills."
A boarding house or small hotel, especially in continental Europe, which typically offers lodging and certain meals and services.
"A pension had somewhat less to offer than a hotel; it was always smaller, and never elegant; it sometimes offered breakfast, and sometimes not (John Irving)."
A wage or fee.
To grant a pension to.
To force (someone) to retire on a pension.
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