expropriate

• Rechtlich und politisch: jemandem das Eigentum an etwas nehmen, besonders durch staatliche Anordnung und oft für öffentliche Zwecke, in der Regel mit Entschädigung.

A verb meaning to take away property, especially for public use, often with compensation.

1. Take property by authorityC1formal

   To take away private property for public use, typically with compensation.

   Eigentum durch Behörden enteignen

   • The government decided to expropriate the land for a new highway.
   • The company's assets were expropriated by the state.
   • Farmers protested when their fields were expropriated for development.

   Synonymeappropriatecommandeerconfiscaterequisitionseize