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

He admitted the protesters had legitimate concerns about the finance bill but said: "We cannot have a country that also is led through anarchy and mayhem."

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2025

Khadijah M Farah said on X, referencing the now-dropped finance bill.

From BBC • Aug. 1, 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

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