continuing resolution en · NOUN
Etymology
From continuing + resolution. From being an act of congress (a congressional resolution) which extends the situation.
Meanings
- (US) An act of Congress which extends the current governmental budget situation through allocation of further funds in the same manner as the current budget, to avoid a government shutdown due to lack of allocated funding.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| continuing resolutions | Number=Plur | lexicographic |