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ways and means


ways and means

noun pl

Definition of WAYS AND MEANS

1
: methods and resources for accomplishing something and especially for defraying expenses
2
often capitalized W&M a : methods and resources for raising the necessary revenues for the expenses of a nation or state b : a legislative committee concerned with this function

First Known Use of WAYS AND MEANS

15th century

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