Appropriations
/əˌproʊpriˈeɪʃənz/
Definitions
- (n.) Funds set aside by a legislative body for a specific governmental purpose or expenditure.
The government approved appropriations for the new infrastructure project.
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Commentary
The term is primarily used in the context of public finance and legislative budgeting. It is typically plural, referring collectively to multiple fiscal allocations.
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