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

"France must have a budget. And so, before this chamber, I am committing the government's responsibility for the entire Finance Bill for 2026," he told the National Assembly on Friday while invoking the power to push it through.

From Barron's

An amendment to the Finance Bill will be introduced in January to implement the change.

From Barron's

However, the government must pass a finance bill to make them permanent.

From BBC

Mass protests broke out last year after the government proposed tax hikes, forcing President William Ruto to withdraw the 2024 finance bill.

From BBC

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

From BBC