expropriated

Verb

Past tense of 'expropriate'. Refers to the act of taking 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 land was expropriated for a new highway.
• The property has been expropriated by the government.
• The state had expropriated private property.

ترکیب‌های رایج

Land expropriated Property expropriated Government expropriated