Definition
To be in control of spending; to have financial power and responsibility.
In Context
- "The other branch was more immediately the representatives of the people, and it was a maxim that the people ought to hold the Purse-strings."
- "The power structure of the family is being shared by wives and husbands, mothers and fathers. Both hold the purse strings."
See Also
- bursar
- disburse
- loosen the purse strings
- power of the purse
- public purse
- reimburse
- tighten the purse strings
- pull strings