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appropriation

UK
/əˌprəʊprɪˈeɪʃən/
US
/əˌproʊpriˈeɪʃən/

Translations

appropriationnoun
appropriations
pl
UK
/əˌprəʊprɪˈeɪʃən/
US
/əˌproʊpriˈeɪʃən/
crédit budgétaireContexte financier et administratif, pour une somme votée ou affectée à une fin précise.
The government announced a new appropriation for the education sector.
Le gouvernement a annoncé un nouveau crédit budgétaire pour le secteur de l’éducation.
appropriationUsage général, notamment au sens de l’appropriation de biens, d’idées ou de formes culturelles.
The appropriation of indigenous art by fashion designers has sparked controversy.
L’appropriation de l’art autochtone par des créateurs de mode a suscité la controverse.
Synonyms
allocation
assignment
apportionment
distribution
devotion
expenditure
funding
grant
outlay
appropriationadjective
UK
/əˌprəʊpriˈeɪʃən/
US
/əˌproʊpriˈeɪʃən/
Used attributively before a noun (e.g., "appropriation bill", "appropriation committee").
budgétaireEmploi surtout dans le contexte parlementaire et financier.
Congress debated the appropriation bill during the late-night session.
Le Congrès a débattu du projet de loi budgétaire pendant la séance de nuit.

Definitions

appropriationnoun
The action of taking something for one's own use, typically without the owner's permission.
The appropriation of indigenous art by fashion designers has sparked controversy.
A sum of money or total of assets devoted to a special purpose.
The government announced a new appropriation for the education sector.
appropriationadjective
Relating to or associated with an appropriation, especially of funds allocated for a specific purpose.
Congress debated the appropriation bill during the late-night session.
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