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expropriate

 

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Verb expropriate has 1 sense
  1. expropriate - deprive of possessions; "The Communist government expropriated the landowners"
    --1 is one way to
    deprive, strip, divest
    Derived form: noun expropriation1
    Sample sentence:
    Somebody ----s somebody

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Expropriate

Description:

Verb (used with object): To take possession of property, especially for public use, through government action or legislation.

Adjective: Related to the act of expropriating or the process of expropriation.

Senses:

  1. To deprive someone of their property or possessions, especially through government acquisition.
  2. To seize or confiscate someone's assets, property, or land, typically for public use or for the common good.
  3. To transfer ownership or control of a resource or property from individuals to the public or government.
  4. To assume control over someone's property or assets, often by legal means.

Examples:

Verb:

  1. The government decided to expropriate the land in order to build a new highway.
  2. In an effort to protect the environment, the government plans to expropriate several factories and convert them into parks.

Adjective:

  1. The expropriate process has been met with mixed reactions from the affected community.
  2. After the expropriate laws were enacted, many property owners sought legal advice to protect their assets.

Noun:

  1. The expropriate was met with public outrage, sparking protests and demonstrations across the city.
  2. After the expropriate, the government compensated the affected landowners based on the appraised value of their properties.

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