Treasury (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

noun, plural treas·ur·ies.
  1. a place where the funds of the government, of a corporation, or the like are deposited, kept, and disbursed.
  2. funds or revenue of a government, public or private corporation, etc.
  3. the department of government that has control over the collection, management, and disbursement of the public revenue.
  4. a building, room, chest, or other place for the preservation of treasure or valuable objects.
  5. a collection or supply of excellent or highly prized writings, works of art, etc.: a treasury of American poetry.
  6. Treasury bills, bonds, and notes.
noun plural -uries
  1. a storage place for treasure
  2. the revenues or funds of a government, private organization, or individual
  3. a place where funds are kept and disbursed
  4. a collection or source of valuable items
noun
  1. (in various countries) the government department in charge of finance. In Britain the Treasury is also responsible for economic strategy
Treasury (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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