treasuries

noun

a depository (a room or building) where wealth and precious objects can be kept safely

the federal department that collects revenue and administers federal finances

the British cabinet minister responsible for economic strategy

negotiable debt obligations of the United States government which guarantees that interest and principal payments will be paid on time

the government department responsible for collecting and managing and spending public revenues

the funds of a government or institution or individual

Roots

thesaurostreasur- · Greek · treasure, storehouse

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