Definition of Appropriations
What are "appropriations"? What is the definition of the term "appropriations" as it pertains to federal budgets?
An "appropriation" is money that has been set aside for a certain purpose via a "formal action" (legislative act).

According to Senate.gov, an "appropriations committee" is responsible for "approving expenditures made from the Federal Treasury".
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