Budget Appropriation

/ˈbʌdʒɪt əˌproʊpriˈeɪʃən/

Definitions

  1. (n.) A legislative authorization granting government agencies legal authority to incur obligations and make expenditures for specified purposes within a fiscal year.
    The congress passed the budget appropriation for the new infrastructure project.

Forms

  • budget appropriation
  • budget appropriations

Commentary

Budget appropriations are essential for government financial operations, ensuring that spending is legally sanctioned; precision in specifying amounts and purposes is critical to avoid misuse of funds.

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