meaning of assistance
1.  The act of assisting; help; aid; furtherance; succor; support. 
2.  An assistant or helper; a body of helpers. 
3.  Persons present. 
4.  the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose; "he gave me an assist with the housework"; "could not walk without assistance"; "rescue party went to their aid"; "offered his help in 
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