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Definition expropriate in American English

expropriate verb

[transitive] verb
/eksˈproʊpriˌeɪt/
1

to take someone's land, money, or possessions and use them for public purposes

Example

The county expropriated the land to widen the highway.

Synonyms and related words
go off with seize rob
2

to take something that does not belong to you and use it for yourself

Example

He expropriated food meant for the refugees and sold it on the black market.

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