expropriation

1. The taking over of private property by a government, often without fair compensation but usually with a legal assertion that the government has a right to do so.

Example Sentences

Two political parties - the African Transformation Movement and the Pan Africanist Congress - are calling for the expropriation of Mr Stoman’s farm following the incident.

From BBC

She released a tape justifying the “expropriation” of $10,660.02 from the bank and describing herself as “a good soldier in the people’s army.”

From Los Angeles Times

However, the party's demand for land expropriation was a "cardinal principle", and it would not join the government if the ANC rejects it.

From BBC

This year, the front-runner in the race to replace López Obrador chose the anniversary of Mexico’s oil expropriation to announce her energy proposals, which include maintaining large-scale petroleum production by Pemex.

From Seattle Times

Machado, a free-market conservative, once dared to interrupt Chávez as he gave a speech before the National Assembly, calling the expropriation of businesses theft.

From Seattle Times

Related Words

• appropriation
• confiscation