Expropriator: meaning, definitions and examples
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expropriator
[ ɛkˈsproʊpriˌeɪtər ]
legal terminology
An expropriator is an individual or entity that takes away property or resources from its owner for public use, often with compensation. The process of expropriation is commonly associated with governmental authorities or regulatory bodies. The property taken can include land, buildings, or other assets, and is typically done under laws regarding eminent domain. While it serves the public good, it can lead to disputes regarding fair compensation and the necessity of the acquisition.
Synonyms
appropriator, seizor
Examples of usage
- The expropriator was tasked with acquiring land for the new highway project.
- Residents feared the expropriator would undervalue their properties.
- The city's expropriator swiftly moved to purchase the old factory site.
Translations
Translations of the word "expropriator" in other languages:
🇵🇹 expropriador
🇮🇳 अधिग्रहणकर्ता
🇩🇪 Enteigner
🇮🇩 pengambil alih
🇺🇦 експропріатор
🇵🇱 ekspropiator
🇯🇵 収用者 (しゅうようしゃ)
🇫🇷 expropriateur
🇪🇸 expropiador
🇹🇷 mülk el koyan
🇰🇷 수용자 (suyongja)
🇸🇦 مستولي (مستولي)
🇨🇿 expropriátor
🇸🇰 expropriátor
🇨🇳 征用者 (zhēngyòng zhě)
🇸🇮 ekspropiator
🇮🇸 fremtaksmaður
🇰🇿 экспроприатор
🇬🇪 ექსპროპრიატორი (ekspopriatori)
🇦🇿 ekspropiyator
🇲🇽 expropiador
Etymology
The term 'expropriator' stems from the verb 'expropriate,' which is derived from the Latin 'expropriare,' where 'ex-' means 'out of' and 'proprius' means 'one's own.' This suggests the idea of taking something away from its owner. The legal concept of expropriation traces back to Roman law, and it was historically used to describe situations where the state acquired property for public purposes, especially in relation to infrastructure projects. The growth of cities and the need for public utilities in the 19th and 20th centuries led to an expansion of expropriation laws. Today, expropriation occurs worldwide, with varying degrees of regulation and compensation depending on local laws and practices.