Budget Sequestration
/ˈbʌdʒɪt ˌsiːkwəsˈtreɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) A mandatory reduction in government spending enacted by law to control budget deficits, typically through across-the-board cuts.
The government implemented budget sequestration to reduce the federal deficit by cutting non-exempt programs.
Forms
- budget sequestration
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Commentary
Often occurs in the context of statutory limitations on federal spending; drafting should specify exempt and non-exempt categories clearly.
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