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Definition appropriation in American English

appropriation noun

[countable/uncountable] noun
/əˌproʊpriˈeɪʃ(ə)n/
1

money that must be used in a particular way, according to an official decision

Example

The budget includes an appropriation of $385 million for infrastructure improvements.

2

the action of taking something, especially when you have no right to take it

Example

Mere appropriation without any intention to permanently deprive the owner cannot constitute theft.

Synonyms and related words
go off with seize rob
Definition appropriation in American English