Meaning Of The Word Expropriate

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What's The Definition Of Expropriate?

expropriate
verb: If a government or other authority expropriates someone's property, they take it away from them for public use.

expropriate in American English
to take (land, property, etc.) from its owner; esp., to take for public use or in the public interest, as by right of eminent domain
transitive verb: to take possession of, esp. for public use by the right of eminent domain, thus divesting the title of the private owner

expropriate in British English
to deprive (an owner) of (property), esp by taking it for public use

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