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minimum wage
min·i·mum wage (plural min·i·mum wag·es)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. lowest legal rate of pay: the lowest rate of pay allowed by law or contract, either in general or for a specific type of work
2. finance 
Same as  living wage
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