disbursement
noun
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Disbursement was minted in English in the late 16th century by melding the noun suffix -ment with the verb disburse (which in turn comes, in part, from the Medieval Latin word bursa, meaning “money bag”). During the 16th and 17th centuries, deburse, depurse, and dispurse were deposited in the English language bank as synonyms of disburse. Deburse and depurse were also used respectively to form debursement and depursement, but these synonyms of disburse and disbursement all quickly declined in value and were never redeemed.
Examples of disbursement in a Sentence
Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 21 Feb. 2025
Inflation rates, which have settled to a still-elevated level of 3 percent, could be further destabilized by such large-scale disbursements.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 20 Feb. 2025
Workers can choose from three disbursement options: free next-day ACH transfers, instant transfers to the DailyPay card or immediate transfers to third-party accounts for a $3.49 fee.
—Jeff Kauflin, Forbes, 18 Feb. 2025
The White House directed federal agencies on Monday evening to pause the disbursement of loans and grants while the government conducts a review to ensure spending aligns with President Trump’s agenda.
—The Hill Staff, The Hill, 29 Jan. 2025
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“Disbursement.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disbursement. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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