maintenance
A2CEFR level
15/100Rarity: common
TechnicalRegister
The application of trust income for the support, education or benefit of a beneficiary, especially a minor, before the interest vests absolutely.
The trustees exercised their statutory power of maintenance to fund the child's school fees.
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