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appropriation

nounfemininetechnicalcommon/ˈvɛɾβɐ/ver·ba

Definition

1

A sum of money allocated for a particular purpose within a budget.

Usage examples

The council approved an appropriation for the museum's repair.
The funds allocated for the project were insufficient.

Common combinations

budgetary allocationpublic fundsallocated funds