Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
impropriate
verb
/ˌɪmprəˈprieɪt/
Definition
To take or appropriate for oneself; to claim possession of something.
Examples
- He impropriated the funds meant for community development projects.
- In her haste, she impropriated the book from the library without checking it out first.
- They impropriated land that did not belong to them, leading to a legal dispute.
Meaning
Impropriate refers to the act of taking something, particularly property or rights, for one’s own use. It often carries a connotation of illegitimacy or lack of proper authority to make such a claim.
Synonyms
- appropriate
- seize
- usurp
- annex
