Budget Authorization
/ˈbʌdʒ.ɪt ˌɔː.θə.raɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) Official approval, typically by a legislative or governing body, authorizing government expenditures within a specified budget.
The committee granted budget authorization for the new infrastructure project.
Forms
- budget authorization
- budget authorizations
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Commentary
Budget authorization is distinct from appropriation as it sets overall spending limits without necessarily providing immediate spending authority.
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