word
ringfencing
RING-fen-sing
ˈrɪŋfɛnsɪŋListen
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Syllable breakdown
ringfencing
Dictionary meaning
practice of protecting specific revenue streams by dedicating them exclusively to particular expenditures; in public finance prevents cross-subsidization between different sectors; in banking separates retail from investment banking activities
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