Associations to the word «Expropriation»

Wiktionary

EXPROPRIATION, noun. The act of expropriating; the surrender of a claim to private property; the act of depriving of private propriety rights.

Dictionary definition

EXPROPRIATION, noun. Taking out of an owner's hands (especially taking property by public authority).

Wise words

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