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welfare
From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
Welfare \Wel"fare`\, n. [Well + fare to go, to proceed, to
happen.]
Well-doing or well-being in any respect; the enjoyment of
health and the common blessings of life; exemption from any
evil or calamity; prosperity; happiness.
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How to study for the people's welfare. --Shak.
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In whose deep eyes
Men read the welfare of the times to come. --Emerson.
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