common purse: meaning & examples

Meanings:

• 1.

  Globalneutralformal
  • A fund or pool of money held jointly by a group, organization, or community for shared expenses or common purposes.
  • The collective treasury of an institution, household, or association from which payments for communal needs are drawn.

  Examples

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  • The charity event was funded from a common purse contributed to by all members.

    L’événement caritatif a été financé par un fonds commun auquel tous les membres ont contribué.

  • They managed household expenses through a common purse to keep things fair and simple.

    Ils géraient les dépenses ménagères via une caisse commune pour que ce soit juste et simple.

  • The community garden project was supported by a common purse donated by local businesses.

    Le projet de jardin communautaire a été soutenu par un fonds commun offert par les entreprises locales.

• 2.

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  • A traditional or historical term for communal property or resources managed for the benefit of a defined group.

  Examples

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  • In traditional villages, a common purse was maintained for collective needs and emergencies.

    Dans les villages traditionnels, une caisse commune était maintenue pour les besoins collectifs et les urgences.

  • The tribe’s common purse included resources like food and tools shared among members.

    La caisse commune de la tribu comprenait des ressources comme de la nourriture et des outils partagés entre les membres.

  • A common purse helped the guild fund communal projects and support its members.

    Une caisse commune aidait la guilde à financer des projets communs et à soutenir ses membres.