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Expropriate
Description:
Verb (used with object): To take possession of property, especially for public use, through government action or legislation.
Adjective: Related to the act of expropriating or the process of expropriation.
Senses:
- To deprive someone of their property or possessions, especially through government acquisition.
- To seize or confiscate someone's assets, property, or land, typically for public use or for the common good.
- To transfer ownership or control of a resource or property from individuals to the public or government.
- To assume control over someone's property or assets, often by legal means.
Examples:
Verb:
- The government decided to expropriate the land in order to build a new highway.
- In an effort to protect the environment, the government plans to expropriate several factories and convert them into parks.
Adjective:
- The expropriate process has been met with mixed reactions from the affected community.
- After the expropriate laws were enacted, many property owners sought legal advice to protect their assets.
Noun:
- The expropriate was met with public outrage, sparking protests and demonstrations across the city.
- After the expropriate, the government compensated the affected landowners based on the appraised value of their properties.
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