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TPD

TPD

1 7.6
A payment given when someone cannot work again because of a serious injury or illness
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  • Australian
: TPD
  • Her claim for TPD was approved when doctors confirmed she could not return to work.

Examples

  • After his accident, he received a TPD payout that helped cover his living expenses.

  • Many workers add TPD cover to their insurance policies for extra protection.

  • The TPD provides financial support for those with permanent disabilities.

  • Can you explain what TPD stands for?

  • After his accident, he received a TPD payout that helped cover his living expenses.

  • Her claim for TPD was approved when doctors confirmed she could not return to work.

  • Many workers add TPD cover to their insurance policies for extra protection.

Synonyms

disability benefit
vsTPD
9 3.1

A payment from the government to someone who cannot work because of a long-term illness or injury

is limited to cases of permanent and total inability to work
disability payment
vsTPD
5 3.4

Money given each month to a person who cannot work because of illness or injury

applies only when inability to work is permanent and total

Surface Forms

TPD main

Morphology

TPD = T + P + D

TPD is an initialism (letters standing for 'total and permanent disability'); the letters themselves do not allow learners to infer the meaning.

Etymology

TPD stands for total and permanent disability, and the parts make the meaning clear: 'total' means complete, 'permanent' means lasting, and 'disability' means you cannot work, so TPD is an insurance payment for people who cannot return to work.