exchequer

     

The Exchequer was (an in some cases still is) a part of the governments of England (latterly to include Wales), Scotland, and Northern Ireland that was responsible for the management and collection of revenues. The various Exchequers have also developed a judicial role.

Trivia about exchequer

  • From the Latin for "chessboard", this British office is charged with the receiving & disbursal of revenues
  • In England, the Chancellor of this is the Minister of Finance

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