Exchequer

/ɪksˈtʃekər/
noun

A department that deals with the financial parts of government in some countries.

The treasury officials reported the budget plans to the exchequer.
Visual representation of "exchequer" - A department that deals with the financial parts of government in some countries

Often appears as...

  • exchequer budget
  • exchequer funds

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Academic

noun

The funds or capital of a company or institution.

The university has a healthy exchequer to support their new research project.
Visual representation of "exchequer" - The funds or capital of a company or institution

Often appears as...

  • healthy exchequer
  • full exchequer

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Formal

Academic

noun

A chest where money is kept.

In ancient times, kings used to keep all their treasure in an exchequer.
Visual representation of "exchequer" - A chest where money is kept

Often appears as...

  • royal exchequer
  • private exchequer

Usage tips

Formal

Historical

noun

A department that deals with the financial parts of government in some countries.

The treasury officials reported the budget plans to the exchequer.
Visual representation of "exchequer" - A department that deals with the financial parts of government in some countries

Often appears as...

  • exchequer budget
  • exchequer funds

Usage tips

Formal

Academic

noun

The funds or capital of a company or institution.

The university has a healthy exchequer to support their new research project.
Visual representation of "exchequer" - The funds or capital of a company or institution

Often appears as...

  • healthy exchequer
  • full exchequer

Usage tips

Formal

Academic

noun

A chest where money is kept.

In ancient times, kings used to keep all their treasure in an exchequer.
Visual representation of "exchequer" - A chest where money is kept

Often appears as...

  • royal exchequer
  • private exchequer

Usage tips

Formal

Historical

Definition 1 of 3
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Government Context

Use 'exchequer' to refer specifically to financial governmental departments, not all government parts.

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The national exchequer is responsible for tax collection.
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Specific Usage

Most common in the UK, it's rarely used to describe government finance departments in other countries.

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The UK's exchequer was referenced several times during the debate.
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Budget Relation

'Exchequer' often appears in discussions about government budgets and spending.

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The recent exchequer statement outlined the new fiscal policies.
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Government Context

Use 'exchequer' to refer specifically to financial governmental departments, not all government parts.

Illustration for Government Context
The national exchequer is responsible for tax collection.
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Specific Usage

Most common in the UK, it's rarely used to describe government finance departments in other countries.

Illustration for Specific Usage
The UK's exchequer was referenced several times during the debate.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Budget Relation

'Exchequer' often appears in discussions about government budgets and spending.

Illustration for Budget Relation
The recent exchequer statement outlined the new fiscal policies.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Government Context

Use 'exchequer' to refer specifically to financial governmental departments, not all government parts.

Illustration for Government Context
The national exchequer is responsible for tax collection.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Specific Usage

Most common in the UK, it's rarely used to describe government finance departments in other countries.

Illustration for Specific Usage
The UK's exchequer was referenced several times during the debate.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Budget Relation

'Exchequer' often appears in discussions about government budgets and spending.

Illustration for Budget Relation
The recent exchequer statement outlined the new fiscal policies.
Visual representation of the word "Exchequer"

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Quote examples

Shehbaz Sharif

Pakistani Politician

While security of national leadership is of paramount significance, expenditure on permanent civil structures at the family home of the prime minister and chief minister from public exchequer will be a burden on their conscience.
Portrait of Shehbaz Sharif

Quote examples

N. Chandrababu Naidu

Indian Politician

To reduce the burden on the state exchequer, we increased the price of rice. I find nothing wrong in doing so in the best interests of the people and for the overall development of the state.
Portrait of N. Chandrababu Naidu

Quote examples

Pinarayi Vijayan

Indian Politician

Kerala's strength is not the size of its state exchequer, but it is the support of Malayalis from all over the world and others who love Kerala.
Portrait of Pinarayi Vijayan

Quote examples

Shehbaz Sharif

Pakistani Politician

While security of national leadership is of paramount significance, expenditure on permanent civil structures at the family home of the prime minister and chief minister from public exchequer will be a burden on their conscience.
Portrait of Shehbaz Sharif

Quote examples

N. Chandrababu Naidu

Indian Politician

To reduce the burden on the state exchequer, we increased the price of rice. I find nothing wrong in doing so in the best interests of the people and for the overall development of the state.
Portrait of N. Chandrababu Naidu

Quote examples

Pinarayi Vijayan

Indian Politician

Kerala's strength is not the size of its state exchequer, but it is the support of Malayalis from all over the world and others who love Kerala.
Portrait of Pinarayi Vijayan
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