Meaning of the word "deficit spending" in English

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deficit spending

US /ˈdɛfɪsɪt ˈspɛndɪŋ/
UK /ˈdef.ɪ.sɪt ˈspen.dɪŋ/
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Noun

government spending, in excess of revenue, of funds raised by borrowing rather than by taxation

Example:
The country resorted to deficit spending to stimulate the economy during the recession.
Critics argue that continuous deficit spending can lead to increased national debt.