n. A fine; forfeit; ransom.n. plural Revenue; funds in the treasury, or accruing to it; resources of money: as, the finances of the government were in a low condition.n. plural The income or resources of an individual.n. The science of monetary business or affairs; the system by which the income of a nation, state, or corporation is raised and administered; pecuniary management in general: as, the study of political economy and finance; the system of finance pursued by an administration, or a bank, corporation, or other company.To conduct financial operations; manage finances in either a public or a private capacity: often used in a derogatory sense.To manage financially; be financier for; furnish with finances or money.