guardian of the poor

guardian of the poor. Hist. A person in charge of the relief and maintenance of the poor in a parish. • Guardians of the poor administered poor-relief funds raised under the Poor Relief Act of 1601. • The function is now performed by local authorities.

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资深译员Brendan，毕业于亚洲一流的高级翻译学院，擅长翻译各类与商业与人权诉讼相关的法律文件。