expropriate

Verb

To take possession of, especially for public use by the right of eminent domain, thus divesting the title of the private owner.

ریشه

From the Latin 'expropriare' meaning 'to make one's own'.

مثال

• The government expropriated the land for a new highway.
• The regime has begun to expropriate property from the wealthy.
• The state had the power to expropriate private property.

ترکیب‌های رایج

Expropriate land Expropriate property Government expropriate