English Explanatory Dictionary

power of the purse

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The control of finances by one group used as a check on the power of another group.

Pronunciation

En-au-power of the purse.ogg

Word forms

power of the purse

Related words

bursar disburse hold the purse strings loosen the purse strings public purse reimburse tighten the purse strings
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