Fiscus
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Fiscus is a noun meaning A government treasury.
Meaning
A government treasury.
Example Sentences
For the first time in more than 30 years, the American fiscus was in a healthy state in the Fall of 2000.
Furthermore, it is shown by the fact that the State treasury (" fiscus ") could not be made a party to an action, and also, later, by the absolute power of the emperor.
The soundness of the fiscal position enabled government to respond aggressively to the recent global financial crisis by raising spending and debt without compromising the long run sustainability of the fiscus.
It generally applies to all taxes, stamp duties or other compulsory payments to state funds or local governments as well as any subsidies received from the central fiscus or state funds as long as the administration thereof is provided by the Tax and Financial Supervision Authority.
Word Forms
- fisci
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include fisc, fiscality, fiscorn, fund, fond, fundage.
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