01 v. t. To pay out; to expend; -- usually from a public fund or treasury.
imp. & p. p.
Disbursed; p. pr. & vb. n.
Disbursing
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1.
To pay out; to expend; -- usually from a public fund or treasury.“The duty of collecting and disbursing his revenues.” — Macaulay.
Phrases & compounds
Disbursing officer —
an officer in any department of the public service who is charged with the duty of paying out public money.