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Definition of disbursal

disbursal

/dɪsˈbɜːrsəl/
dis · bur · sal
Plural:disbursals
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Adjective:disbursable
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disbursal Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The act of paying out money, especially from a public or dedicated fund; disbursement.

Example

"The committee approved the immediate disbursal of emergency relief funds to the affected municipalities."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Often confused with 'dispersal'; 'disbursal' specifically refers to the paying out of money or funds, whereas 'dispersal' refers to the general scattering or distribution of things or people over a wide area.

• Rhymes for disbursal

• Nearby Words

disbelieve
disbeliever
disbelievingly
disbursal
disburse
disbursement
discard

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the verb 'disburse' plus the suffix '-al', ultimately deriving from Old French 'desbourser' (to take money out of a purse), from Medieval Latin 'bursa' (leather purse).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Disbursal. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/disbursal
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