Growth and stability pact/Definition

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Growth and stability pact [r]: The clause of the Maastricht Treaty which sets required limits upon European Union member countries' budget deficits and levels of national debt at 3 per cent and 60 per cent of GDP respectively, subject to exceptions covered by the excessive deficit procedure.