exchequer

• Substantivo que designa o departamento ou órgão governamental responsável pela administração das receitas e finanças públicas, historicamente associado ao tesouro britânico. Também pode se referir aos recursos financeiros ou ao erário de um Estado.

A noun referring to a government department or office responsible for the management of public revenue and finances, historically associated with the British treasury.

1. Government treasuryC1formalbritish

   The government department responsible for managing public revenue and finances.

   Tesouro Nacional

   • The Chancellor of the Exchequer announced new tax policies.
   • Funds from the exchequer were allocated to education.
   • The exchequer reported a surplus this fiscal year.

   Sinônimosfiscpublic treasurytreasury

2. Personal or organizational fundsC2formalbritish

   The financial resources or treasury of an organization or individual.

   Erário

   • The company's exchequer was depleted after the merger.
   • He dipped into his personal exchequer to cover the costs.
   • The charity's exchequer relies heavily on donations.

   Sinônimoscapitalmoneypursetreasurywealth