hypothecation
Example Sentences
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Even though that’s what would happen under the current system of hypothecation of tax revenues in the US.
From Forbes ● Jun. 10, 2014
Chancellor Gordon Brown was persuaded, against his instincts, to agree to "hypothecation" – earmarking certain taxes specifically for schools and hospitals.
From The Guardian ● Apr. 7, 2011
There are strong democratic, political and economic arguments for the hypothecation of tax to support causes that have both government and public approval.
From The Guardian ● May 18, 2010
His credit was almost unlimited, and he could always raise as much money as he liked on an hypothecation of next year's wool.
From Station Amusements in New Zealand by Lady (Mary Anne) Barker
I tried again, a little hypothecation of some bonds.
From Constance Dunlap by Arthur B. (Arthur Benjamin) Reeve
