ringfence

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Synonyms: ring fence, ring-fence, lingence, ringfenced, wing fence

Antonyms: ring fence, ring-fence, lingence, ringfenced, wing fence

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Noun

1. A fence which encircles a large area, or a whole estate, within one enclosure. <!--"ring fence" more common for noun?-->

Verb

1. {{lb|en|transitive}} To [[guarantee]] the [[safety]] of [[fund]]s or [[investment]]. In particular, to ensure some degree of distinction for [[monies]], that may provide [[immunity]] against [[untoward]] [[financial]] [[claim]]s.
2. {{lb|en|transitive}} To [[specify]] that funds may only be used for a [[specific]] [[purpose]], especially [[government]] funds.
3. {{lb|en|transitive}} To require [[worker]]s to remain in (particular types of work), as during [[wartime]].

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