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indigent(dictionary)
INDIGENT(law)

indigent (iou)



indigent adjective & noun. LME.
[Old & mod. French from Latin indigent-, pres. ppl stem of indigere lack, from indi- (see INDIGENOUS) + egere be in want, need: see -ENT.]
A. adjective.
Lacking in what is necessary; falling short of the proper standard; deficient. LME.
b. Destitute of, void of. arch. L15.
c. In need of; requiring the aid of. L16-E18.
Lacking the necessities of life; characterized by poverty; poor, needy. LME.
b. noun. An indigent or poor person. LME.