to expropriate
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/ɛksˈpɹoʊpɹiˌeɪt/
British pronunciation
/ɛkspɹˈɒpɹɪət/

Definition & Meaning of "expropriate"

to expropriate
01

to take possession of someone's property, typically through legal means or governmental authority

Transitive: to expropriate a property
to expropriate definition and meaning
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The government decided to expropriate the land for a public infrastructure project.
In times of war, authorities may expropriate homes for military purposes.
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