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from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun plural Methods and resources available to accomplish an end, especially to meet expenses.
- noun plural Methods and means, especially legislation, for raising revenue needed by a government.
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- noun resources available to meet expenses (especially legislation for raising revenue for a government)
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