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    expropriation
    /ɪkˌsprəʊprɪˈeɪʃn/

    noun

    • 1. the action by the state or an authority of taking property from its owner for public use or benefit: "the decree provided for the expropriation of church land and buildings"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishEXPROPRIATION | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Expropriation is the act of taking away money or property, especially for public use without payment to the owner, or for personal use illegally. Learn more about the meaning, pronunciation and translations of expropriation in English and other languages.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › expropriationExpropriation Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Expropriation is the act of taking or modifying the property rights of an individual by the state in the exercise of its sovereignty. Learn more about the synonyms, examples, word history and related entries of expropriation from Merriam-Webster dictionary.

  4. www.investopedia.com › terms › eExpropriation: Definition, Purposes, Compensation Concerns -...

    Dec 2, 2020 · Expropriation is the act of a government claiming privately owned property against the wishes of the owners, ostensibly to be used for the benefit of the overall public. Learn about the legal foundation, the compensation issues, and the controversies surrounding expropriation in the U.S. and around the world.

  5. www.britannica.com › topic › expropriationExpropriation | Definition, Process & Examples | Britannica

    May 28, 2024 · Expropriation is the legal taking of private property for public use with compensation, as in eminent domain. Learn about the origin, history, and legal aspects of expropriation in different jurisdictions from Britannica.

  6. legaldictionary.net › expropriationExpropriation - Definition, Examples, Cases, Processes

    Dec 10, 2016 · Expropriation is the taking over of privately owned property by the government for public purposes. Learn about the types, benefits, and controversies of expropriation, and see examples from history and current events.

  7. www.dictionary.com › browse › expropriationEXPROPRIATION Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Expropriation is the taking over of private property by a government, often without fair compensation but usually with a legal assertion that the government has a right to do so. See how the word is used in sentences from various sources and learn its synonyms.

  8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › expropriationexpropriation noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

    Expropriation is the act of officially taking away private property from its owner for use by the government. Learn how to pronounce, use and distinguish this word from related terms with Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary.