At the bottom of some piece of paper to sign and fill in and that goes back to the company concerned who in turn passes it on to my bank, who in turn sets up the direct debit arrangement.

BBC

This reciprocal arrangement will foster direct communication and vital consultations that will benefit both bodies.

WHITEHOUSE: The White House

Seven special schools are run by voluntary managers and receive grants direct from the Scottish Executive, although under other legislation ministers are seeking to end that arrangement too.

BBC: Funding and management

To prevent their abuse, Hamilton explained why the Framers believed direct taxes required explicit constitutional constraints, in addition to the general restraining nature of a constitutional arrangement of limiting government solely to delegated powers.

FORBES: The Case Against Direct Taxation: Part One