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Expropriated: meaning, definitions and examples

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expropriated

 

[ ɛkˈsproʊpriˌeɪtɪd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

legal term

Expropriated refers to the act of taking property from its owner for public use or benefit, often with compensation. This term is commonly used in the context of eminent domain, where governments have the authority to expropriate private land for the construction of infrastructure, such as highways or schools. The property owner typically receives a fair market value for the expropriated property, although disputes can arise over the amount of compensation. The expropriation process may involve legal proceedings to determine the fair value and necessity of the taking.

Synonyms

confiscated, requisitioned, seized

Examples of usage

  • The government expropriated land for a new highway.
  • After public consultation, several properties were expropriated.
  • She fought against the expropriated property valuation.
  • The city plans to expropriate areas for urban development.

Translations

Translations of the word "expropriated" in other languages:

🇵🇹 expropriado

🇮🇳 अधिग्रहित

🇩🇪 enteignet

🇮🇩 disita

🇺🇦 експропрійований

🇵🇱 ekspropriowany

🇯🇵 収用された

🇫🇷 exproprié

🇪🇸 expropiado

🇹🇷 kamulaştırılmış

🇰🇷 수용된

🇸🇦 مُصادَر

🇨🇿 vyvlastněný

🇸🇰 vyvlastnený

🇨🇳 征用的

🇸🇮 izvzet

🇮🇸 friðaður

🇰🇿 жаппай тәркіленген

🇬🇪 ექსპროპრიირებული

🇦🇿 müsadir edilmiş

🇲🇽 expropiado

Etymology

The word 'expropriate' has its origins in the Latin term 'expropriare', which means 'to deprive of property'. The Latin root combines 'ex-', meaning 'out of' or 'from', and 'proprius', meaning 'one's own'. This etymology reflects the action of taking someone's private property for public use. The formal use of the term emerged in legal and governmental contexts, particularly as the concept of eminent domain evolved. As nations developed infrastructure and public services, the need arose for governments to acquire land and property to meet communal needs, thus solidifying 'expropriation' as a critical term in property law. Over time, the concept has been both supported and contested, with various political ideologies interpreting the morality and legality of state-controlled expropriation differently.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,119, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.