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appropriation in Dutch

appropriation in Dutch is toe-eigening — appropriation means money or resources officially set aside for a particular purpose, especially by a government.

appropriation in Dutch

toe-eigening
noun
An act or instance of appropriating.

What does "appropriation" mean?

  1. noun Money or resources officially set aside for a particular purpose, especially by a government.
    "Congress approved a new appropriation for road repairs."
  2. noun The act of taking something, often without permission, and using it as one's own.
    "Critics accused the brand of cultural appropriation."
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appropriation in a sentence

  • Congress approved a new appropriation for road repairs.
  • Critics accused the brand of cultural appropriation.

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What is "appropriation" in Dutch?

"appropriation" in Dutch is toe-eigening. appropriation means: Money or resources officially set aside for a particular purpose, especially by a government.

How do you use "appropriation" in a sentence?

Example: "Congress approved a new appropriation for road repairs." In Dutch, "appropriation" is toe-eigening.

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