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ways and meanses

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ways and means

–noun
1. legislation, methods, and means of raising revenue for the use of the government.
2. methods and means of accomplishing or paying for something.

Origin:
1400–50; late ME
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Main Entry: ways and means
Function: noun plural
1 : methods and resources for raising the necessary revenues for the expenses of a nation or state
2 often cap W&M : a legislative committee with jurisdiction over ways and means
Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law, © 1996 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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