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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.
Examples
The senate is debating the latest appropriation bill to ensure the military receives adequate funding.
The senate is debating the latest appropriation bill to ensure the military receives adequate funding.
If the appropriation bill does not pass by midnight, the government will face a shutdown.
I wonder if the new appropriation bill will actually allocate more money to public education.
The president signed the appropriation bill into law yesterday morning.
We need to review the appropriation bill for any hidden earmarks before voting.
The committee struggled to reach a consensus on the final version of the appropriation bill.
Why is the appropriation bill taking so long to move through the house?
The historical records show that the 1920 appropriation bill focused heavily on infrastructure.
The historical records show that the 1920 appropriation bill focused heavily on infrastructure.
Without a signed appropriation bill, agencies cannot spend their budgeted funds.
Without a signed appropriation bill, agencies cannot spend their budgeted funds.