disburse

Definition

The fancy way to say 'fork over the cash,' typically used when governments or large organizations finally release funds they've been sitting on. It's the financial equivalent of a parent grudgingly handing over allowance money. Always sounds more dignified than 'pay out,' which is exactly why accountants love it.

Example Usage

The grant committee took six months to disburse the funds, presumably to ensure maximum bureaucratic suffering.

Source: Standard accounting terminology

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