relief fund

relief fund
A fund administered by the officers of a relief association with the aid of the employer, contributed to usually by employer and employees, and used to pay benefits to employees or their representatives in the event of illness, injury, or death. 35 Am J1st M & S § 116.

Ballentine's law dictionary. . 1998.

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