mutual aid

noun

, Sociology.

1. the cooperative as opposed to the competitive factors operating in the development of society.

Word History and Origins

Origin of mutual aid¹

First recorded in 1530–40

Example Sentences

While the initial message was sent at 11:07 p.m., campus police officials didn’t make an official request for mutual aid until 11:31 p.m. and again 10 minutes later, the commission report said.

From Los Angeles Times

Computer-aided dispatch records show the agency sent three engines, one water tender, a fire patrol, a chief officer and aircraft within minutes of receiving the request for mutual aid, she said.

From Los Angeles Times

In the face of her tragedy, Ozane became the founder, director and CEO of the Vessel Project of Louisiana, a small mutual aid and environmental justice organization.

From Salon

Like siblings, the two have a history of happy times, hard feelings, jealously and mutual aid.

From Los Angeles Times

The CHP was one of the agencies to respond under mutual aid agreements between law enforcement agencies across the state.

From Los Angeles Times