Appropriate
/əˈproʊpriɪt/
Definitions
- (adj.) Suitable or proper in the circumstances.
The court found the sentence appropriate given the severity of the crime.
- (v.) To set aside funds or resources for a specific purpose, especially by legal authority.
The legislature appropriated funds for the new courthouse.
Forms
- appropriates
- appropriated
- appropriating
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Commentary
As an adjective, 'appropriate' describes suitability; as a verb in legal contexts, it often refers to the formal allocation of resources.
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