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The estimate of the expected contributions to be made to a defined benefit plan for the next annual reporting period. [Refer: Defined benefit plans [member]]

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The description of an indication of the level of participation of the entity in a defined benefit plan compared with other participating entities. Examples of measures that might provide such an indication include the entity's proportion of the total contributions to the plan or the entity's proportion of the total number of active members, retired members, and former members entitled to benefits, if that information is available. [Refer: Defined benefit plans [member]]

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The amount of post-employment benefit expense relating to defined contribution plans. Defined contribution plans are post-employment benefit plans under which an entity pays fixed contributions into a separate entity (a fund) and will have no legal or constructive obligation to pay further contributions if the fund does not hold sufficient assets to pay all employee benefits relating to employee service in the current and prior periods.

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The weighted average duration of a defined benefit obligation. [Refer: Weighted average [member]]

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Number Of Programs Ceased, Defined Benefit Plan

No definition available.

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Return On Plan Assets, Including Interest Income

No definition available.