verb
expropriate
Expropriate (verb) means to deprive a person of (their private property) for public use.
verb
1
To deprive a person of (their private property) for public use.
2
To surrender a claim to private property without material compensation; to deprive oneself of private propriety rights.
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Etymology
From Medieval Latin expropriātus.
Rhymes for expropriate
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What is the meaning of expropriate?
"expropriate" (verb) means to deprive a person of (their private property) for public use.
What are the different meanings of expropriate?
"expropriate" has 2 main meanings: 1. To deprive a person of (their private property) for public use; 2. To surrender a claim to private property without material compensation; to deprive oneself of private propriety rights.