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FINAN'CES, n. plu. 1. Revenue; funds in the public treasury, or accruing to it; public resources of money. The finances of the king or government were in a low condition. The finances were exhausted. 2. The in...

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FINAN'CES, n. plu.

1. Revenue; funds in the public treasury, or accruing to it; public resources of money. The finances of the king or government were in a low condition. The finances were exhausted.

2. The income or resources of individuals.

[But the word is most properly applicable to public revenue.]

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