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expropriation

exp·rop·ria·tion

UK/ɛksˌpɹoʊpɹiˈeɪʃən/ US/ˌɛˌksproʊpriˈeɪʃʌn/ uncommon

noun

1.

taking out of an owner''s hands (especially taking property by public authority)

Origin

From expropriate + -ion.

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