finance bill

American  

noun

Government.

1. a bill or act of a legislature to obtain funds for the public treasury.

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finance bill British  

noun

1. a legislative bill providing money for the public treasury

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Etymology

Origin of finance bill

First recorded in 1900–05

Example Sentences

MPs will spend several days debating the UK government's plans, before being asked to approve them in the form of a finance bill.

From BBC • Oct. 30, 2024

Since the protests began, the president has caved in to some of the protester’s demands, including dropping the contentious finance bill and firing his entire cabinet.

From BBC • Jul. 18, 2024

In a statement, the US-based organisation denied the allegations, saying: "We do not fund or sponsor the recent protests against the finance bill."

From BBC • Jul. 16, 2024

“I think it’s quite significant,” said Adav Noti, of the nonpartisan Campaign Legal Center, calling it a massive change from prohibitions put in place by the landmark McCain-Feingold campaign finance bill in 2002.

From New York Times • May 5, 2024

By including all the taxes in a single finance bill the power of the Lords to override the other House was effectually arrested.

From The Life of William Ewart Gladstone (Vol 2 of 3) by Morley, John