sub-treasury
/ˌsʌbˈtrɛʒ(ə)ri/noun
1A subordinate or branch treasury.
2 US. A branch of the Treasury established in certain cities for the receipt and safe keeping of public funds (also more fully sub-treasury office).
- The system of sub-treasuries was first made official with the passing of the Independent Treasury Act in 1840, but did not take effect until this act was passed in revised form in 1846. The last sub-treasuries were closed in 1921..
Origin
Early 18th century; earliest use found in David Jones (fl. 1675–1720), spy and historian. From sub- + treasury.
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