appropriation bill
Definitions from Case Law · United States Supreme Court
Definitions from Case Law
From 299 U.S. 410 - Bengzon v. Secretary of Justice of Philippine Islands · 1937Most cited · 109 citing opinions
An appropriation bill is one the primary and specific aim of which is to make appropriations of money from the public treasury.
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