appropriation

Appropriation is directing that money is to be spent for a certain purpose. (noun)

A fund that is earmarked for education is an example of the appropriation of funds for education.

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noun

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(ə-prōˌprē-āˈshən)

noun

The act of appropriating.
a. Something appropriated, especially public funds set aside for a specific purpose.
b. A legislative act authorizing the expenditure of a designated amount of public funds for a specific purpose.

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