exchequer

/ɪksˈtʃɛkər/
noun
  1. The government department responsible for managing a country's public finances; the treasury.
    • The exchequer reported a surplus for the third quarter.
    • Money from the exchequer was used to fund the new hospital.
    • The Chancellor of the Exchequer announced new tax policies in the budget speech.
  2. A person's personal funds or financial resources, often used humorously or informally.
    • I'd love to go on vacation, but my exchequer is a bit low this month.
    • The company's exchequer took a hit after the unexpected expenses.
    • He dipped into the family exchequer to pay for the repairs.
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