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appropriation

/əˌprəʊprɪˈeɪʃən/

/əˌproʊpriˈeɪʃən/

Translations

appropriationnoun

appropriations

/əˌprəʊprɪˈeɪʃən/

/əˌproʊpriˈeɪʃən/

The government announced an appropriation for the new infrastructure project.

Правительство объявило об ассигновании на новый инфраструктурный проект.

The appropriation of cultural symbols can be controversial.

Присвоение культурных символов может быть спорным.

Additional translations

присвоение средств

Synonyms

appropriationadjective

/əˌprəʊpriˈeɪʃən/

/əˌproʊpriˈeɪʃən/

Used attributively before a noun (e.g., "appropriation bill", "appropriation committee").

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.