hypothecate

Example Sentences

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But previous attempts to "hypothecate" - or earmark - National Insurance contributions for specific public services have been abandoned.

From BBC

He also called for a specific chunk of taxes raised to be "hypothecated" - earmarked - for the NHS, which he said was "in a state of profound crisis".

From BBC

Last year the government allowed them to levy an additional 2% “precept”, hypothecated to social care, every year for four years, a move that 95% of councils adopted in the first year.

From Economist

Though the Treasury is almost genetically sceptical of hypothecated taxes, the idea is popular among health officials and, more surprisingly, Conservative MPs.

From Economist

I would expect him, therefore, to announce there will also be other taxes hypothecated for health.

From BBC