receiver general

American  

noun

plural

receivers general

1. a public official in charge of the government's treasury.

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Etymology

Origin of receiver general

late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50

Example Sentences

The colony having no treasurer, its revenue came into the hands of the receiver general for the crown, whence it was drawn by a warrant from the governor.

From The Life of George Washington, Vol. 1 Commander in Chief of the American Forces During the War which Established the Independence of his Country and First President of the United States by Marshall, John

Edward III. first forbade the payment; but it soon after returned, and continued till the time of Henry VIII., when Polydore Virgil resided here as the Pope's receiver general.

From The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 20, No. 577, July 7, 1827 by Various

The receiver general is to sell the public tobacco, collect and receive the money, make the account thereof, and pay it out again by the king's order.

From The History of Virginia, in Four Parts by Beverley, Robert

The present receiver general is James Roscow, esq.

From The History of Virginia, in Four Parts by Beverley, Robert

They also authorised the receiver general to borrow one hundred thousand pounds on the credit of the colony, and to issue securities for the re-payment thereof, bearing an interest of six per centum per annum.

From The Life of George Washington, Vol. 1 Commander in Chief of the American Forces During the War which Established the Independence of his Country and First President of the United States by Marshall, John