deficit budget en · NOUN
Etymology
From deficit + budget.
Meanings
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(qualifier:public policy) A financial plan in which estimated expenditures exceed planned revenues over a specific period.
The finance minister defended the deficit budget, arguing that infrastructure investment was necessary for growth.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| deficit budgets | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Antonyms
Coordinates
surplus budget · balanced budget