social security act
Social Security Act. A federal law, originally established in 1935 in response to the Great Depression, creating a system of benefits, including old-age and survivors’ benefits, and establishing the Social Security Administration. 42 USCA §§ 401–433. [Cases: Social Security and Public Welfare 5, 121. C.J.S. Social Security and Public Welfare §§ 6–7, 32, 34–35, 46, 48, 58.]