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treasury

Syllabification: (treas·ur·y)
Pronunciation: /ˈtreZHərē/

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Definition of treasury

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

Origin:

Middle English: from Old French tresorie (see treasure)

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