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Expropriation: meaning, definitions and examples

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expropriation

 

[ ɪksˌprəʊprɪˈeɪʃn ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

government action

The act of taking property from its owner for public use or benefit, typically with compensation provided to the owner.

Synonyms

appropriation, confiscation, seizure

Examples of usage

  • The expropriation of land for the construction of a new highway caused controversy among local residents.
  • The government justified the expropriation of the building by citing the need for urban redevelopment.
Context #2 | Noun

business

The act of taking over private property or assets by a government or organization without compensation to the owner.

Synonyms

confiscation, nationalization, seizure

Examples of usage

  • The expropriation of the company's assets led to a legal battle between the owners and the government.
  • Many foreign investors are concerned about the risk of expropriation in unstable political environments.

Translations

Translations of the word "expropriation" in other languages:

🇵🇹 expropriação

🇮🇳 अधिग्रहण

🇩🇪 Enteignung

🇮🇩 ekspropriasi

🇺🇦 експропріація

🇵🇱 wywłaszczenie

🇯🇵 収用 (しゅうよう)

🇫🇷 expropriation

🇪🇸 expropiación

🇹🇷 kamulaştırma

🇰🇷 수용 (sooyong)

🇸🇦 مصادرة (muṣādara)

🇨🇿 vyvlastnění

🇸🇰 vyvlastnenie

🇨🇳 征用 (zhēngyòng)

🇸🇮 razlastitev

🇮🇸 eignarnám

🇰🇿 экспроприация

🇬🇪 ექსპროპრიაცია (ek'spropriats'ia)

🇦🇿 ekspropriasiya

🇲🇽 expropiación

Etymology

The term 'expropriation' originated in the mid-17th century from the Latin word 'expropriare', which means 'to deprive of property'. The concept of expropriation has been present throughout history, often associated with government actions for public benefit or economic development. Expropriation laws vary in different countries, outlining the conditions and procedures for taking private property for public use.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,081, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.