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Appropriation

noun
/əˌpɹoʊpɹiˈeɪʃən/
Word Frequency: 3.9

Definitions

1.nounAn act or instance of appropriating.
2.nounThat which is appropriated.
3.nounPublic funds set aside for a specific purpose.
4.nounThe use of borrowed elements in the creation of a new work.
5.nounThe assimilation of concepts into a governing framework.
6.nounIn church law, the making over of a benefice to an owner who receives the tithes, but is bound to appoint a vicar for the spiritual service of the parish.
7.nounIn constitutional law, the principle that supplies granted by parliament are only to be expended for particular objects specified by itself.

Synonyms

annexationusurpationexpropriationconfiscationusurpingembezzlementseizureacquisitionmisappropriationencroachmententrydisclosure

Rhymes With

trepidationindignationexhilarationvenerationelationcondemnationgratificationinclination
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