ring-fenced
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ring-fenced verb
- To guarantee the safety of funds or investment. In particular, to ensure some degree of distinction for monies, that may provide immunity against untoward financial claims.
- To specify that funds may only be used for a specific purpose, especially government funds.
- To require workers to remain in (particular types of work), as during wartime.
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