appropriation bill

noun

Meaning

Legislative authorization for the government to spend public funds for specific purposes.

Examples

The senate debated the appropriation bill for several weeks before finally approving the infrastructure budget.
Without a signed appropriation bill, many federal agencies would be forced to shut down due to a lack of funding.

Synonyms: budget, funding bill, supply bill, spending measure

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appropriation bill

noun

Pronunciation: əˌproʊpriˈeɪʃən bɪl

Definition

Legislative authorization for the government to spend public funds for specific purposes.

Examples

The senate debated the appropriation bill for several weeks before finally approving the infrastructure budget.
Without a signed appropriation bill, many federal agencies would be forced to shut down due to a lack of funding.

Synonyms of appropriation bill

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