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expropriation

noun

/ɪkˌsprəʊ.priˈeɪ.ʃən/

Meaning

The act of government taking private property, also known as confiscation, nationalization, or seizure.

The land expropriation led to disputes among landowners.

confiscation, nationalization, seizure

privatization, ownership, reimbursement

a mutual relationship or connection between two or more things

one of the limbs on which a person or animal walks and stands

a large piece of cloth or paper, typically used to cover or protect something

the practice of training people to obey rules or self-control

a small, powerful boat used for towing or pushing ships

a large tawny-colored cat that lives in prides, found in Africa and northwestern India