'Fiscal'?

[VenalWinfrey]

I keep hearing this word everywhere. Does it mean financial in general, or specifically tax/government spending? Have had a look online but can't seem to get a clear definition.

Thanks.

[rinkytink]

1. of or pertaining to the public treasury or revenues: fiscal policies.
2. of or pertaining to financial matters in general.

[French, from Latin fiscālis, from fiscus, money basket, treasury.]
fis'cal�ly adv.

[terambulan]

relating to budgets

[ukfinanceguy]

(n) fiscal year, financial year (any accounting period of 12 months)

Source: http://www.hedgefundfaq.com/answer.php?q=fisca l-year

[VenalWinfrey]

Thanks all for the help!