Defense Appropriations
/dɪˈfɛns əˌproʊpriˈeɪʃənz/
Definitions
- (n.) Funds allocated by a legislative body specifically for the expenses and operations of a nation's defense and military.
The congress approved increased defense appropriations for the fiscal year to upgrade military equipment.
Forms
- defense appropriations
- defense appropriation
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Commentary
The term specifically refers to budgetary allocations by legislative authority for defense purposes and is often subject to annual renewal and appropriation law processes.
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