Appropriation Meaning and Definition


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Appropriation meaning

Word: Appropriation

How to pronounce: əprəʊprɪˈeɪʃn

Noun

Definitions:

1. The action of taking something for one's own use, typically without the owner's permission.

Example sentences: "The appropriation of parish funds"

2. A sum of money or total of assets devoted to a special purpose.

Example sentences: "Success in obtaining appropriations for projects"


Synonyms:

allocation

allotment

provision

misappropriation

embezzlement

arrogation

usurpation

subsidy

grant

expropriation

takeover

seizure


Antonyms:

embezzlement


Derivations:

appropriated

appropriating

appropriate

appropriateness

appropriately


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Appropriation in Other Languages...

Spanish:

German: Aneignung

French:

Italian: Appropriazione

Turkish: ödenek


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