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Meaning of appropriation
The act of taking or using something, especially without permission or paying for it.
Etymology of appropriation
The word "appropriation" comes from the Latin "appropriare", which means "to make one's own"
The Latin term is derived from "ad" (to) and "proprius" (one's own)
The word has been used in English since the 15th century to describe the act of taking or using something for one's own purposes
Synonyms
adoption
acquisition
usurpation
expropriation
confiscation
seizure
annexation
occupation
takeover
commandeering
co-option
preemption
preempting
assumption
requisition
seizure
capture
adoption
taking
seizure
annexation
occupation
Definitions
- The act of taking something for one's own use, especially without permission or paying for it
- * The act of appropriating or setting apart something for a particular purpose or use
- * In art, the act of using existing images or ideas in a new work, often without permission
Usage Examples
- The company was accused of cultural appropriation for using traditional designs without permission
- * The government's appropriation of the land for the new development was met with resistance from local residents
- * The artist's use of appropriation in her work challenged the notion of originality and ownership
Antonyms
rejection
refusal
relinquishment
surrender
abandonment
renunciation
repudiation
disavowal
disclaimer
denial
return
restitution
restoration
replacement
substitution
exchange