Taxpayer Funds
/ˈtæksˌpeɪər fʌndz/
Definitions
- (n. pl.) Monies collected by government agencies through taxation, allocated for public expenditures and governmental functions.
The city council debated how to allocate taxpayer funds for infrastructure improvements.
Forms
- taxpayer funds
- taxpayer fund
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Commentary
The term specifically denotes funds sourced from taxes paid by individuals or entities; drafting should clarify the origin and use of such funds to distinguish them from other governmental resources.
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