pension

/ˈpɛnʃ(ə)n/ · noun

Meaning

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.
A boarding house or small hotel, especially in continental Europe, which typically offers lodging and certain meals and services.
A wage or fee.
A charge or expense of some kind; a tax.
A sum paid to a clergyman in place of tithes.
A regular allowance paid to support a royal favourite, or as patronage of an artist or scholar.
To grant a pension to.
To force (someone) to retire on a pension.

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