additionality

British  

/ əˌdɪʃəˈnælɪtɪ /

noun

1. (in Britain) the principle that money raised by the National Lottery should only be spent on projects that would not otherwise be funded by government spending

2. (in the European Union) the principle that the EU contributes to the funding of a project in a member country provided that the member country also contributes

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Example Sentences

Pressed on the Belfast High Court recommendation that investigations should be carried out by both governments, not just the British government, the minister said: "The crucial test from my perspective as minister for justice will be what additional support or additionality can we add to that inquiry."

From BBC

For a forest carbon credit to be viable, it must do something for the environment that wouldn’t take place otherwise, a crucial concept known as ‘additionality.’

From Seattle Times

For a credit to be viable, it must offer a benefit to the environment that wouldn’t happen otherwise, a concept known as ‘additionality.’

From Seattle Times

But he told BBC Radio's Good Morning Scotland programme: "Equally of course I have to be really upfront that any additionality to 5% is going to have to be found within my health budget and that means having to take money away from other crucial services and that can be really difficult."

From BBC

"Equally of course I have to be really upfront that any additionality to 5% is going to have to be found within my health budget and that means having to take money away from other crucial services and that can be really difficult."

From BBC