exchequer

Noun

A government department responsible for the collection and management of the national revenue.

ریشه

From Old French 'eschequier', from Latin 'scaccarium' meaning 'chessboard'. Originally referred to the cloth-covered table used for counting money.

مثال

• The Exchequer is responsible for managing the country's finances.
• The Chancellor of the Exchequer delivered his budget speech.
• The funds were released from the Exchequer.

ترکیب‌های رایج

Chancellor of the Exchequer Exchequer funds Exchequer deficit Exchequer surplus