adjective

fiscal

fiscal, financial

The government announced new fiscal policies.

The government announced new fiscal policies.

The company's fiscal year ends in June.

The company's fiscal year ends in June.

((fiscal)) ((noun)) relating to government revenue The government needs a new fiscal policy.

Synonyms: financial, monetary, economic, budgetary

From Latin 'fiscus' meaning 'state treasury', originally 'basket' or 'money-bag'.

Think of the 'fisc' as the state's 'fist' holding the money. It relates to government revenue and spending.

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