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expropriating

/ɛkˈsprəʊpriˌeɪtɪŋ/

/ɛkˈsproʊpriˌeɪtɪŋ/

Translations

expropriateverb

expropriating

Gerund

expropriated

Past Simple

expropriated

Past Participle

expropriating

Gerund

/ɛkˈsprəʊprieɪt/

/ɛkˈsproʊpriˌeɪt/

The government decided to expropriate the land for public use.

Правительство решило экспроприировать землю для общественного пользования.

Synonyms

take over

expropriateverb

To take possession of (property) from its owner for public use or benefit, often without compensation.

The government decided to expropriate the land to build a new highway.

To deprive someone of ownership or rights, especially in a legal or formal manner.

The regime sought to expropriate the farmers of their land.