appropriations
n. countable C1 Advanced US //əˌpɹoʊpɹiˈeɪʃənz// UK //ɐpɹˌəʊpɹɪˈeɪʃənz// ap·pro·pri·a·tions
n. money set aside for a specific purpose, especially by a government or organization. You use this word when talking about official budgets and spending plans.
n. funds formally allocated for a specific purpose, typically by a legislative body or governing authority. Plural form is standard in financial and political contexts.
The city approved new appropriations for road repairs.
Congress debated the annual appropriations bill to fund national defense and education programs.
The committee scrutinized the appropriations request, noting that the projected costs exceeded the available budget by a significant margin.
Usage
Often used in the plural to refer to specific budgetary allocations or the legislative acts that authorize them.