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noun (plural treasuries)
1the funds or revenue of a government, corporation, or institution:the country’s pledge not to spend more than it has in its treasury (Treasury) (in some countries) the government department responsible for budgeting for and controlling public expenditure, management of the national debt, and the overall management of the economy.
2a place or building where treasure is stored. a store or collection of valuable or delightful things:the old town is a treasury of ancient monuments