as in takeover
the unlawful taking or withholding of something from the rightful owner under a guise of authority
the development of the colony involved expropriation of large tracts of fertile farmland from the natives
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Recent Examples of expropriation
As a teenager who reached the 100 meter backstroke semifinal at the 2000 Sydney Olympics, she was publicly drawn to comment on Mugabe's controversial policy of violent expropriation of commercial farms owned by white Zimbabweans.
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Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 19 Mar. 2025
The President considers the expropriation of land from white people to be racist.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 18 Mar. 2025
Most of them were Protestant descendants of the English and Scottish settlers who benefitted from the wholesale expropriation of land from Catholic owners in the seventeenth century.
—Fintan O'Toole, The New Yorker, 10 Mar. 2025
The legislation aims to address land ownership disparities rooted in the country's apartheid past by allowing land expropriation in the public interest.
—William Lambers, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025
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Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 19 Mar. 2025
The President considers the expropriation of land from white people to be racist.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 18 Mar. 2025
Most of them were Protestant descendants of the English and Scottish settlers who benefitted from the wholesale expropriation of land from Catholic owners in the seventeenth century.
—Fintan O'Toole, The New Yorker, 10 Mar. 2025
The legislation aims to address land ownership disparities rooted in the country's apartheid past by allowing land expropriation in the public interest.
—William Lambers, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for expropriation
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Her comments came during a rise of attacks on Tesla dealerships, vehicles and other property as people retaliated against Tesla CEO Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency's takeover of multiple federal agencies.—
Krystal Nurse,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2025
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But the immediate pain is being felt by Anglo American which has been trying to sell its 85% stake in De Beers as part of a defensive move against an unwanted $49 million takeover offer from the world’s biggest mining company, BHP.—
Tim Treadgold,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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Tuition makes up about 19% of WSU’s $1.3 billion budget, the second highest source behind state appropriations at 26%, with the $16 billion shortfall in Olympia looming overhead.—
Tim Clouser | The Center Square,
The Washington Examiner,
4 Apr. 2025
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Carter had faced accusations of cultural appropriation in the past, and even on the website, her inspiration is vaguely credited.—
Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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This can include damage to credit scores, along with the prospect of penalties and collection activities including the seizure of wages, tax refunds, and even Social Security benefits.—
Robert Farrington,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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The Oregon Health Authority tracks xylazine, along with other illicit drugs, via mortalities and drug seizures.—
Meira Gebel,
Axios,
8 Apr. 2025
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Between President Trump’s trade war, his threats of annexation and the resignation of Canada’s last prime minister, a lot happened in the run-up to this race to shape how voters are feeling.—
Kaleigh Rogers,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2025
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The party and Poilievre were heading for a huge victory in Canada's federal election this year until Trump's near-daily trade and annexation threats derailed them.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
24 Mar. 2025
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“Expropriation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expropriation. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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