fiscal

[ fis-kuhl ]

adjective

1. of or relating to the public treasury or revenues:

   fiscal policies.

2. of or relating to financial matters in general.

noun

1. (in some countries) a prosecuting attorney.
2. Philately. a revenue stamp.

fiscal

/ ˈfɪskəl /

adjective

1. of or relating to government finances, esp tax revenues
2. of or involving financial matters

noun

1. 1. (in some countries) a public prosecutor
   2. short for procurator fiscal
2. a postage or other stamp signifying payment of a tax

Derived Forms

• ˈfiscally, adverb

Other Words From

• fis·cal·ly adverb
• non·fis·cal adjective
• qua·si-fis·cal adjective
• un·fis·cal adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of fiscal¹

First recorded in 1530–40; from Latin fiscālis “pertaining to the private imperial treasury”; fisc, -al ¹( def )

Word History and Origins

Origin of fiscal¹

C16: from Latin fiscālis concerning the state treasury, from fiscus public money; see fisc

Synonym Study

See financial.

Example Sentences

In just the first three months of the fiscal year, the city is on the hook for more than $47 million to resolve lawsuits and claims for injuries and other incidents on public property.

From Los Angeles Times

No more swooping in to prevent government shutdowns, which enables the Republicans to keep railing against “fiscal irresponsibility” while avoiding the political consequences.

From Salon

The company’s so-called experiences division, which consists of its theme parks, cruise line, luxury travel experiences and merchandise, contributed nearly 60% of Disney’s operating income this fiscal year.

From Los Angeles Times

Superheroes and animation packed a punch for Walt Disney Co. as “Deadpool & Wolverine” and “Inside Out 2” propelled the company’s film studio to one of its best fiscal quarters.

From Los Angeles Times

L.A. is expected to receive approximately $355 million in federal grant funding this fiscal year, according to the City Administrative Office.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• budgetary
• economic
• financial