Public Expenditure
/ˈpʌblɪk ɪkˈspɛndɪtʃər/
Definitions
- (n.) Funds disbursed by a government or public authority for public services and projects.
The report analyzed the increase in public expenditure on healthcare over the past decade.
Forms
- public expenditure
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Commentary
Typically denotes government outlays subject to budgetary control; precision in scope is key when drafting statutes or financial regulations.
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