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

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finance bill

In response to the withdrawn finance bill, Mr Ruto signed into law a supplementary appropriations bill to align with the reduction in expected revenues on Monday.

From BBC ● Aug. 7, 2024

Mr Ramogi argues the best option for the government is to "redraft another finance bill".

From BBC ● Aug. 7, 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

Dear Sir:—As I am a subscriber to 'The Financier,' you will probably allow me to express my surprise at the course you have pursued in respect to the finance bill recently passed by Congress.

From Recollections of Forty Years in the House, Senate and Cabinet An Autobiography. by Sherman, John