disburser


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dis·burse

 (dĭs-bûrs′)
tr.v. dis·bursed, dis·burs·ing, dis·burs·es
To pay out, as from a fund; expend. See Synonyms at spend.

[Obsolete French desbourser, from Old French desborser : des-, dis- + borse, purse (from Late Latin bursa; see bursa).]

dis·burs′a·ble adj.
dis·burs′er n.
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun1.disburser - someone who spends money to purchase goods or services
customer, client - someone who pays for goods or services
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determinative of the disburser's obligations under the Act.
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