Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
government-coffers
noun
/ˈgʌvərnmənt ˈkɔfərz/
Definition
The treasury or funds owned and controlled by the government.
Examples
- The new tax law is expected to increase revenue in the government-coffers.
- Government-coffers are utilized to fund public schools and healthcare systems.
- During the debate, candidates discussed how to better manage the government-coffers.
Meaning
Government-coffers refer to the financial resources that the government has at its disposal, often used for public services, infrastructure, and other state functions.
Synonyms
- public funds
- state revenue
- government treasury
