Expropriated
/ɪkˈsprəʊprieɪtɪd/
Definitions
- (adj.) Having been taken by a government for public use, typically with compensation to the owner.
The expropriated land was converted into a public park.
- (v.) Past tense of expropriate.
The government expropriated the property to build a new highway.
Forms
- expropriate
- expropriates
- expropriating
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Commentary
Usually used in the context of government taking private property for public use, often requiring compensation.
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