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4 Usage Examples Depicting the Meaning of 'Expropriate' in a Sentence

"To take possession of, especially for public use, using the right of eminent domain, thereby stripping the private owner of their title." more

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The company had been expropriating small businesses in the downtown area.
Environmental activists discovered that the mining company had been expropriating forests illegally.
The government had been expropriating agricultural land to build a new highway.
The developers had been expropriating residential properties to construct a shopping mall.

Expropriate

eks-proh-pree-eyt
verbTo take possession of, especially for public use, using the right of eminent domain, thereby stripping the private owner of their title.

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Last Updated On: July 3, 2024
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