Appropriations Bill
/əˌproʊpriˈeɪʃənz bɪl/
Definitions
- (n.) A legislative measure that authorizes the expenditure of government funds for specified purposes during a fiscal year.
The legislature passed the appropriations bill to allocate funding for public education.
Forms
- appropriations bill
- appropriations bills
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Commentary
Appropriations bills are fundamental to governmental fiscal control, often distinguished from budget bills which outline spending priorities without authorizing expenditure.
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