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Definition :

Pensioner, the expression 'pensioner' is generally understood in contra-distinction to the one in service. Those who render after service retire on superannuation and are in receipt of pension are 'pensioners'. They constitute a homogenour class; for the purpose of pension benefit they cannot be discriminated from other pensioners, D.S. Nakara v. Union of India, (1983) 1 SCC 305: AIR 1983 SC 130 (133).

1. One who is supported by an allowance at the will of another; a dependant; he who receives an annuity from Government without filling any office.

2. A band of gentlemen who attend as a guard on the royal person. It was instituted in 1539; each gentleman has an allowance of 150l. per annum, and two horses. This band is now called the Honourable Body of Gentlemen-at-Arms.

3. A member of a college at Cambridge who is not on the foundation.