finance bill

American

noun

Government.

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

finance bill British

noun

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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The new finance bill replaces the zero-rated tax provision on essential commodities with tax-exempt status.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2025

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

From BBC • Aug. 7, 2024

Changes to the finance bill were driven by a “need to protect Kenyans from increased cost of living”, Mr Kimani added.

From BBC • Jun. 19, 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

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