appropriation
🇺🇸
/əˌprəʊpriˈeɪʃn/
🇬🇧
/əˌprəʊpriˈeɪʃn/
noun
R
taking something that belongs to someone else without permission
The artist faced criticism for his appropriation of traditional designs without credit.
R
setting aside money for a specific use
The committee approved the appropriation of funds for the new playground.
R
money set aside for a specific purpose
The government made an appropriation of $50,000 for road repairs.
translation
taking something that belongs to someone else without permission; setting aside money for a specific use; money set aside for a specific purpose
Word Forms
Plural
appropriations