appropriation
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/əˌproʊpriˈeɪʃən/
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/əˌprəʊpriˈeɪʃən/
taking or allocating
Etymology
'appropriation' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'appropriatio', where 'ad-' meant 'to' and 'proprius' meant 'own'.
'appropriatio' transformed into the Old French word 'appropriacion', and eventually became the modern English word 'appropriation'.
Initially, it meant 'to make one's own', but over time it evolved into its current meanings of 'taking without permission' and 'allocation of funds'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act of taking something for one's own use, typically without the owner's permission.
The appropriation of public funds is a serious offense.
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Noun 2
a sum of money or total of assets devoted to a special purpose.
The government announced an appropriation for the new school project.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42