Definition of EXPROPRIATION

expropriation

Meanings

Plural: expropriations

Noun

  • taking out of an owner's hands (especially taking property by public authority)
  • The act of expropriating; the surrender of a claim to private property without material compensation; the act of depriving oneself of private propriety rights.

Origin / Etymology

From expropriate + -ion.

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