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TREZH-uh-ree/ˈtreʒəri/

The Treasury is the UK government department that controls public money. A treasury can also be a store of funds or valuable objects. Chancellor (B1) sits at the Treasury. Finance ministry is the international twin. Do not mix Treasury with treasure (gold). UK news: Treasury forecasts; Treasury sources.

Meaning

In the UK, the government department that controls public money (the Treasury).

Examples

• “The Treasury delayed the spending review until after the election.”
• “The cathedral treasury displays medieval silver, which is the collection sense.”

Good to know

the Treasury (UK); Treasury forecasts / sources. International: finance ministry. Related: chancellor. Mix-up: treasure. Museum: a treasury of objects.

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