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Ringfenced vs Ringfences - What's the difference?

ringfenced | ringfences |

As verbs the difference between ringfenced and ringfences

is that ringfenced is (ringfence) while ringfences is (ringfence).

As an adjective ringfenced

is of funds, that may only be used for a previously specified purpose.

ringfenced

English

Adjective

(-)
  • of funds, that may only be used for a previously specified purpose

    • Verb

    (head)
  • (ringfence)

    • Related terms

    *ringfence

    ringfences

    English

    Verb

    (head)
  • (ringfence)

    • ringfence

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A fence which encircles a large area, or a whole estate, within one enclosure.

    • Verb

    (ringfenc)
  • to guarantee the safety of funds or investment. In particular, to ensure some degree of distinction for monies, that may provide immunity against untoward financial claims.
  • to specify that funds may only be used for a specific purpose, especially government funds

    • Alternative forms

    *ring-fence *ring fence

    Derived terms

    *ringfenced