portability

portability
/pawr'teuh bil"i tee, pohr'-/, n., pl. portabilities for 2.
1. the state or quality of being portable.
2. a plan or system under which employees may accumulate pension rights under any employer who is a participant in the plan negotiated with their union.
[1965-70; PORT(ABLE) + -ABILITY]

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