expropriated

[US]/ˌɛk sprəʊ prɪˈeɪ tɪd/
[UK]/ˌɛk sproʊ prɪˈeɪ tɪd/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.to take away someone's property; to requisition for public use; to deprive of ownership

Phrases & Collocations

expropriated land

expropriated property

expropriated assets

expropriated rights

expropriated resources

expropriated funds

expropriated goods

expropriated interests

expropriated wealth

expropriated territory

Example Sentences

the government expropriated the land for public use.

many farmers protested when their land was expropriated.

he felt betrayed after his property was expropriated.

the city council expropriated several buildings for redevelopment.

expropriated assets can lead to legal disputes.

compensation was offered when land was expropriated.

the law allows for expropriated land to be returned.

expropriated properties are often sold at auctions.

residents were unhappy about the expropriated park.

the project faced delays due to expropriated lands.

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