Exchequer Meaning, Definitions, Synonyms & Antonyms

Exchequer [eks-chek-er]

NOUN

A treasury of a nation.
A department in the British government which is responsible for issuing, and receiving accounting for money belonging to the state.
The government department in charge of the public revenues.

Example

"In the last fiscal year, exchequer increased by a record number."

"Many governments across the country are granting free electricity usage at a cost to the exchequer."

Synonyms

Fund, Stock, Bankroll, Coffers, Treasury, Countinghouse, Finances, Fund, Hoard, Repository, Pocket, Resources, Reserve, Reservoir, Back, Gift, Treasury, Money, Prize, Reward

Antonyms

Back, Penalty, Punishment, Debt, Liabilities, Indebtness

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