fiscal
Americanadjective
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of or relating to the public treasury or revenues.
fiscal policies.
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of or relating to financial matters in general.
noun
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(in some countries) a prosecuting attorney.
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Philately. a revenue stamp.
adjective
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of or relating to government finances, esp tax revenues
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of or involving financial matters
noun
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(in some countries) a public prosecutor
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short for procurator fiscal
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a postage or other stamp signifying payment of a tax
Related Words
See financial.
Other Word Forms
- fiscally adverb
- nonfiscal adjective
- quasi-fiscal adjective
- unfiscal adjective
Etymology
Origin of fiscal
First recorded in 1530–40; from Latin fiscālis “pertaining to the private imperial treasury”; fisc, -al 1 ( def. )
Example Sentences
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An infusion of millions of dollars through one-time funding from California lawmakers will help narrow the gap for this fiscal year.
Among the CFO’s duties would be preparing the city budget, advising the mayor on fiscal policy and producing revenue forecasts — duties currently under the CAO.
From Los Angeles Times
The ruling raised new questions about the size of U.S. fiscal deficits.
From MarketWatch
The maker of test equipment for electronics posted better-than-expected earnings and revenue for its fiscal first quarter and lifted its fiscal-year guidance.
From Barron's
The rationale is that a combination of corporate earnings growth, fiscal stimulus, and lower Fed rates will extend the market’s long run of gains.
From Barron's
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