Government Shutdown
/ˈɡʌvərnmənt ˈʃʌtdaʊn/
Definitions
- (n.) A temporary cessation of government operations due to failure to pass funding legislation or appropriation bills.
The government shutdown caused many federal employees to be furloughed.
Forms
- government shutdown
- government shutdowns
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Commentary
Often arises from deadlock in legislative bodies; understanding the difference between shutdowns and fiscal emergencies is key in legal analysis.
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