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disbursement definition

dis·burse·ment (-bʉrs′mənt)

noun

  1. the act of disbursing
  2. money disbursed; expenditure

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disbursement Synonyms

disbursement

n.

expenditure, spending, outlay; see expense 1, payment 1.


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disbursement Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • incur: Any disbursements incurred in the month will also be included on the bill.

Adjective modifier

  • total: Total disbursements of EC aid to Ethiopia in 1997 amounted to approximately ECU 116 million.

Modifies a noun

  • cost: In cases where the disbursement cost is low i.e. less than £ 35 any fee will be waived.

Noun used with modifier

  • loan: These accounts must hold the minimum balances required by the commercial banks to remain open for subsequent loan disbursements.

Preposition: in

  • case: It has to be said that these are the minimum disbursements in most cases.

Preposition: of

  • fund: Guidance on the disbursement of these funds is provided by the Northern Ireland Partnership Board.

Preposition: for

  • purpose: In many cases, these items do not qualify to be treated as disbursements for VAT purposes.
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