government pension

Public retirement benefit

A government pension is a regular payment from the state to individuals who have retired from public service or reached a qualifying age.

Civil servants, military personnel, and other government employees typically receive pensions based on years of service and salary.

Some countries provide universal government pensions to all citizens above a certain age, regardless of work history: She relies on her government pension to cover basic expenses.

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