Earmarked Funds
/ˈɪərˌmɑrkt fʌndz/
Definitions
- (n.) Funds reserved by law or agreement for a specific purpose or project, not to be used for other expenditures.
The government allocated earmarked funds exclusively for educational infrastructure development.
Forms
- earmarked funds
- earmarked fund
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Commentary
Earmarked funds are commonly used in public finance and nonprofit sectors to ensure compliance with donor or statutory restrictions.
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