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The management of money and other assets.

The science of management of money and other assets.

(usually in the plural) Monetary resources, especially those of a public entity or a company.

Example: Who's really in charge of a democracy's finances?

The provision of a loan, payment instalment terms, or similar arrangement, to enable a customer to purchase an item without paying the full amount straight away.

Example: Finance on all our new cars is provided by ABC Loans Ltd.

To conduct, or procure money for, financial operations; manage finances.

To pay ransom.

To manage financially; be financier for; provide or obtain funding for a transaction or undertaking.

Example: He financed his home purchase through a local credit union.

To extort ransom from.

Funds or other financial resources