Specifically, an amount in the public treasury at any time greater than is required for the ordinary purposes of the government.
The remainder of a fund appropriated for a particular purpose.
That which remains when use or need is satisfied, or when a limit is reached; excess; overplus.
assets left after liabilities and debts, including capital stock have been deducted.
Being or constituting a surplus; more than sufficient.
To treat as surplus to requirements; to sell off or dismiss from employment, etc.