self-support

English

Etymology

From self- +‎ support.

Noun

self-support (uncountable)

1. The capacity of independent support; self-sufficiency.
2. The act or means of supporting oneself financially; livelihood
   • 2001, David L. Lieber, Jules Harlow, Etz Hayim: Torah and Commentary, page 1079:

     The self-sale of a destitute person for self-support or support of family.