Como Pronunciar "power of the purse"
expression
POW-er uhv thuh PURS
POW-uh ov thuh PURS
Definição
The ability or authority to control or influence how money is collected or spent, especially by a government or organization.
Transcrição IPA
Inglês Americano
ˈpaʊɝ/ /ˈəv/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈpɝs
Inglês Britânico
pˈaʊɐ/ /ˈɒv/ /ðə, ði/ /pˈɜːs
Pronúncia Simplificada
EUA
POW-er uhv thuh PURS
UK
POW-uh ov thuh PURS
Ouça em Contexto
The parliament holds the power of the purse in most countries.
The president cannot spend money without the power of the purse.
Congress uses its power of the purse to influence government programs.
Lawmakers constantly debate how to use their power of the purse to shape policy.