For the purpose of this subchapter, the term “encumbrance” shall mean a commitment for expenditure of an appropriation evidenced by a valid purchase order, similar document or process for the acquisition of supplies, material, work or services.
Del. Code tit. 9, § 1137
Encumbrance defined
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