expropriation

noun ex·pro·pri·a·tion \ (ˌ)ek-ˌsprō-prē-ˈā-shən \

|Updated on: 12 Aug 2018

Examples: expropriation in a Sentence

Definition of expropriation

: the act of expropriating or the state of being expropriated; specifically : the action of the state in taking or modifying the property rights of an individual in the exercise of its sovereignty

Examples of expropriation in a Sentence

the development of the colony involved expropriation of large tracts of fertile farmland from the natives

Recent Examples of expropriation from the Web

Mandating extensive data-sharing would amount to expropriation.

— The Economist, "The art of the possibleThere is no single solution to making the internet more decentralised," 28 June 2018
Lopez Obrador promises there will be no expropriations or nationalizations, and says reviews of contracts under the energy reform would seek only to guarantee they were not won through corruption.

— Fox News, "In Mexico, longtime foes 'AMLO' and elite getting pragmatic," 19 June 2018
There will be no confiscation or expropriation of assets.

— Time, "Leftist Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador Claims Historic Win in Mexico Elections," 2 July 2018
The complaint says that because Pemex is a government entity, its actions violate Nafta rules guaranteeing equal treatment for Mexican and U.S. investors and prohibiting the expropriation of assets by the state.

— robbie whelan, WSJ, "Battle Over Oil Driller Tests Mexico’s Pledge to Level Playing Field for Energy Firms," 6 Apr. 2018
Reactionary business sectors incited fears of expropriation and capital flight.

— steven cohen, The New Republic, "Why Colombia Keeps Electing Presidents Tied to Murderers," 18 June 2018
The risk of missing budget targets and economic growth stumbling, and the ANC’s move to pursue expropriation without compensation may still jeopardize South Africa’s credit ratings.

— Bloomberg.com, "South Africa Braces for First Ratings Verdict of Ramaphosa Era," 19 Mar. 2018
In other words, that ceasing to defend the goodness and justice of the white lifestyle might legitimize crime against whites or the expropriation of their land.

— aaron gilbreath, Longreads, "Could South Africa’s Drought Help Deconstruct the Divisions of Apartheid?," 8 June 2018
The biggest opposition party, the Democratic Alliance, opposes expropriation, saying state land should be given to potential farmers.

— Washington Post, "South Africa’s leader says ‘no smash and grab’ land reform," 1 Mar. 2018

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