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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 thing made or adapted for a particular purpose, especially a piece of mechanical or electronic equ...

a small, roughly built house or hut, often poor or temporary

The act of killing someone important, often for political or ideological reasons.

The state or degree of being easily or conveniently done.

The pursuit of pleasure and self-indulgence as the highest goal.

Bad luck or an unfortunate event.