defense base act

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Definition of defense base act in English English dictionary

(Kanun) An extension of the federal workers' compensation program that covers longshoremen and harbor workers, the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act 33 U.S.C. §§ 901–950. It covers persons employed at United States defense bases overseas. It is designed to provide medical treatment and compensation to employees of defense contractors injured in the scope and course of employment

Hyphenation

de·fense base act

Turkish pronunciation

dîfens beys äkt

Pronunciation

/dəˈfens ˈbās ˈakt/ /dɪˈfɛns ˈbeɪs ˈækt/