disbursement
noun/dɪsˈbɜːsmənt/
/dɪsˈbɜːrsmənt/
[uncountable, countable] (formal)- the process of paying money to somebody from a large amount that has been collected for a purpose; an amount of money paid
- There have been delays in the disbursement of funds.
- Several countries have pledged aid disbursements to the region.
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