Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
appropriation
Noun
/əˌproʊpriˈeɪʃən/
Definition
The action of taking something for one’s own use, typically without the owner’s permission.
Examples
- Her appropriation of the artwork raised ethical questions.
- The appropriation of funds was investigated by the authorities.
- Cultural appropriation is a topic of ongoing debate.
Meaning
Appropriation refers to the process of taking something, often in a way that is considered wrong or without proper rights.
Synonyms
- Acquisition
- Seizure
- Expropriation
