appropriation Synonyms
appropriation Meaning
appropriation (n)
money set aside (as by a legislature) for a specific purpose
incorporation by joining or uniting
a deliberate act of acquisition of something, often without the permission of the owner
appropriation (n.)
The act of setting apart or assigning to a particular use or person, or of taking to one's self, in exclusion of all others; application to a special use or purpose, as of a piece of ground for a park, or of money to carry out some object.
Anything, especially money, thus set apart.
The severing or sequestering of a benefice to the perpetual use of a spiritual corporation. Blackstone.
The application of payment of money by a debtor to his creditor, to one of several debts which are due from the former to the latter.
appropriation Sentence Examples
- The appropriation of funds for the new infrastructure project was approved by the board of directors.
- The museum's exhibition featured a diverse range of artworks exploring themes of cultural appropriation.
- Government officials were accused of corruption after evidence surfaced of the appropriation of public funds for personal gain.
- The appropriation of indigenous land by settlers led to centuries of conflict and injustice.
- The artist's work challenged viewers to reflect on the appropriation of images in mass media.
- The company faced legal consequences for its unauthorized appropriation of patented technology.
- The appropriation of religious symbols in popular culture can sometimes offend devout believers.
- The appropriation of historical narratives by politicians is a common tactic to shape public opinion.
- The appropriation of traditional recipes in fusion cuisine has led to innovative culinary creations.
- Critics argue that the appropriation of Black culture by mainstream media often perpetuates harmful stereotypes.
FAQs About the word appropriation
money set aside (as by a legislature) for a specific purpose, incorporation by joining or uniting, a deliberate act of acquisition of something, often without t
subsidy, grant, allotment, entitlement, fund, allowance, aid, endowment, assistance, subvention
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The appropriation of funds for the new infrastructure project was approved by the board of directors.
The museum's exhibition featured a diverse range of artworks exploring themes of cultural appropriation.
Government officials were accused of corruption after evidence surfaced of the appropriation of public funds for personal gain.
The appropriation of indigenous land by settlers led to centuries of conflict and injustice.
