finance

The management of money and other assets.

The science of management of money and other assets.

(usually in the plural) Monetary resources, especially those of a public entity or a company.

“Who's really in charge of a democracy's finances?”

The provision of a loan, payment instalment terms, or similar arrangement, to enable a customer to purchase an item without paying the full amount straight away.

“Finance on all our new cars is provided by ABC Loans Ltd.”

To conduct, or procure money for, financial operations; manage finances.

To pay ransom.

To manage financially; be financier for; provide or obtain funding for a transaction or undertaking.

“He financed his home purchase through a local credit union.”

To extort ransom from.