a legislative bill providing money for the public treasury
finance bill in American English
noun
Government
a bill or act of a legislature to obtain funds for the public treasury
Word origin
[1900–05]This word is first recorded in the period 1900–05. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: burnout, cathode-ray tube, elder statesman, internship, throwaway
Examples of 'finance bill' in a sentence
finance bill
However, it is sensible to wait until the finance bill is published.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
Some, such as the finance bill, are essential.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
The legislation will form part of the finance bill, which will be passed by the end of the summer.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
The government lifted that threat last year and the changes are set to become law when the finance bill receives assent, probably next month.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
The government had planned to introduce a tax on free plays and bonuses in the finance bill.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
While the 73 sections and 22 schedules do not represent an unusual length for an ordinary finance bill, this one is different.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Contentious legislation was dropped from yesterday's finance bill, delaying its implementation until after the general election.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
However, a new criminal finance bill will extend the law, making employers responsible for preventing money-laundering, false accounting and fraud.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
The finance bill will include other measures to stamp out the worst excesses of multinational tax planning.