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treasury
[ trezh-uh-ree ]
noun
- a place where the funds of the government, of a corporation, or the like are deposited, kept, and disbursed.
- funds or revenue of a government, public or private corporation, etc.
- (initial capital letter) the department of government that has control over the collection, management, and disbursement of the public revenue.
- a building, room, chest, or other place for the preservation of treasure or valuable objects.
- a collection or supply of excellent or highly prized writings, works of art, etc.:
a treasury of American poetry.
- Treasuries, Informal. Treasury bills, bonds, and notes.
Treasury
1/ ˈtrɛʒərɪ /
noun
- (in various countries) the government department in charge of finance. In Britain the Treasury is also responsible for economic strategy
treasury
2/ ˈtrɛʒərɪ /
noun
- a storage place for treasure
- the revenues or funds of a government, private organization, or individual
- a place where funds are kept and disbursed
- Alsotreasure house a collection or source of valuable items
a treasury of information
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of treasury1
Example Sentences
But he said he "strongly" welcomed news that the new US treasury secretary, Scott Bessent, "believes in multi-lateralism", or collectively coordinated action.
“This is a direct transfer of wealth from the U.S. treasury to David Sacks and other crypto barons,” investigative journalist Ryan Grim wrote.
Wales could benefit from plans to boost the UK's spending on defence, a treasury minister has said.
Reports suggested members of Doge, which is not an official government department, were granted access to a US treasury department system containing the sensitive information of millions of Americans.
As well as the president, the lawsuit takes aim at the US state department, USAID, the treasury department, the secretary of state and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.
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