"Motability" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: Blend of motor + ability Etymology templates: {{blend|en|motor|ability}} Blend of motor + ability Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Motability
  1. (UK) A scheme in the United Kingdom enabling disabled people and their families and carers to lease a vehicle or powered wheelchair using an allowance from the government. Wikipedia link: Motability Tags: UK Categories (topical): Disability
    Sense id: en-Motability-en-name-3nFJhaMJ Categories (other): British English, English blends, English entries with incorrect language header

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