expropriate

• Глагол, означающий изъятие собственности, особенно для общественных нужд, часто с компенсацией.

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.

   Изъять собственность по решению властей

   • 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.

   Synonymsappropriatecommandeerconfiscaterequisitionseize