Looking for the meaning of the word EXPROPRIATION in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of EXPROPRIATION with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Expropriation
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ɪkˌsprəʊprɪˈeɪʃn
Dialects: British English
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ɛkˌsprəʊprɪˈeɪʃn
Dialects: British English
Definition:
the action by the state or an authority of taking property from its owner for public use or benefit
Short Definition:action by state or authority of taking property from its owner for public use or benefit
Examples:- the decree provided for the expropriation of church land and buildings
- the expropriation of assets by the government
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