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appropriation bill
This term is a specialized piece of legal and political jargon used primarily within government and legislative contexts. It refers specifically to the legal mechanism by which a government allocates money for spending, distinguishing it from an authorization bill, which merely permits a program to exist without necessarily providing the funds to run it.
In a political context, the passage of an appropriation bill is often a high-stakes event; failure to pass such legislation can lead to a government shutdown. The term is formal and is typically found in news reports, legal documents, and political science textbooks rather than in casual conversation.
Meanings
A piece of legislation that authorizes the expenditure of public funds for specific government agencies, programs, or purposes.