Exchequer
/ɪkˈskwɛkər/
Definitions
- (n.) A government department or treasury responsible for managing national revenue and expenditure, especially in the UK.
The Exchequer approved the budget for the new public infrastructure project.
- (n.) A historical English court responsible for the collection of royal revenue and legal matters related to finance.
The case was brought before the Exchequer for adjudication on tax disputes.
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- exchequer
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Commentary
In modern usage, 'Exchequer' primarily refers to the treasury function, but historically it also denoted a specific court; clarity depends on context.
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