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expropriation

/ɛksˌpɹoʊpɹiˈeɪʃən/

Meanings
  • Noun

    The seizure and transfer of property from one person or entity to another, usually by the government, without the owner's consent.

    - "The government used eminent domain to expropriate the land for a new highway."
    - "The business owners were outraged when their property was expropriated without compensation."

Variants
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expropriation , expropriations
Etymology
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From Latin expropriare, meaning 'to deprive of property'.


Trivia
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  1. Expropriation was a common practice during the Soviet Union and other communist regimes.

  2. The term 'expropriation' is also used in finance to describe the process of taking control of a company's assets during bankruptcy.


Related Concepts
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  1. Eminent domain: The power of a government to take private property for public use, following the payment of just compensation to the property owner.

  2. Compulsory purchase: The legal process by which a government or local authority acquires land from a private owner, often for use in infrastructure projects.


Culture
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Expropriation has been a controversial issue throughout history, particularly in relation to land ownership and government power. It has been the subject of numerous literary works, including novels and plays that explore the social and political implications of property seizure.

How to Memorize "expropriation"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a government official seizing land or property from an owner, often with the help of law enforcement.

  2. associate

    - Think of the word 'expropriate' as meaning 'to take something away, often without consent'.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember the phrase 'Ex-pri-ate: Ex-traordinary Power to Take' to help memorize the meaning of the word.


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