fiscal cliff

noun

A situation where a number of large spending or taxation bills begin or end simultaneously.

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Meanings

nounfiscal cliff (plural fiscal cliffs)

plural fiscal cliffs

  1. economicsA situation where a number of large spending or taxation bills begin or end simultaneously.
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