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expropriation

/ɛksˌprɔɪpiˈeɪʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does expropriation mean?

noun

The act of taking private property for public use, often without compensation, or the act of seizing control of a business or asset.

Example

"The government's decision to expropriate the land for a new highway was met with widespread opposition from local residents."

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