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treasury

[ trezh-uh-ree ]

noun

plural treasuries.
  1. a place where the funds of the government, of a corporation, or the like are deposited, kept, and disbursed.
  2. funds or revenue of a government, public or private corporation, etc.
  3. (initial capital letter) the department of government that has control over the collection, management, and disbursement of the public revenue.
  4. a building, room, chest, or other place for the preservation of treasure or valuable objects.
  5. a collection or supply of excellent or highly prized writings, works of art, etc.:

    a treasury of American poetry.

  6. Treasuries, Informal. Treasury bills, bonds, and notes.


Treasury

1

/ ˈ³Ù°ùÉ›ÏôÉ™°ùɪ /

noun

  1. (in various countries) the government department in charge of finance. In Britain the Treasury is also responsible for economic strategy
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treasury

2

/ ˈ³Ù°ùÉ›ÏôÉ™°ùɪ /

noun

  1. a storage place for treasure
  2. the revenues or funds of a government, private organization, or individual
  3. a place where funds are kept and disbursed
  4. Alsotreasure house a collection or source of valuable items

    a treasury of information

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of treasury1

1250–1300; Middle English tresorie < Old French. See treasure, -y 3
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of treasury1

C13: from Old French tresorie , from tresor treasure
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Rubio said the deal had not been the subject of Tuesday's talks, but had been negotiated with Ukrainian and US treasuries.

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But he said he "strongly" welcomed news that the new US treasury secretary, Scott Bessent, "believes in multi-lateralism", or collectively coordinated action.

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“This is a direct transfer of wealth from the U.S. treasury to David Sacks and other crypto barons,†investigative journalist Ryan Grim wrote.

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Wales could benefit from plans to boost the UK's spending on defence, a treasury minister has said.

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Reports suggested members of Doge, which is not an official government department, were granted access to a US treasury department system containing the sensitive information of millions of Americans.

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