English Explanatory Dictionary

section 8

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Federally subsidized housing for low-income families and individuals, formally known as the Housing Choice Voucher Program.
  2. Discharge from the United States military for reason of being mentally unfit for service.
  3. A person so discharged.
name
  1. The Housing Voucher Choice Program.

Word forms

section 8 section 8s

Etymology

From Section 8 of the Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. § 1437f).

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