Classified Budget
/ˈklæsɪˌfaɪd ˈbʌdʒɪt/
Definitions
- (n.) A budget that groups expenditures by function, program, or activity rather than by object or line item, often used in government or military contexts to enhance confidentiality or clarify spending categories.
The classified budget detailed national security expenditures not disclosed to the public.
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- classified budget
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Commentary
In legal drafting, specifying whether a budget is classified can affect disclosure requirements and transparency under public law.
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