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1
a sum of money allotted for a specific use by official or formal action
- the National Park Service received an increased appropriation for wildlife management
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2
the unlawful taking or withholding of something from the rightful owner under a guise of authority
- the insurgents' appropriation of the house for their headquarters
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“Appropriation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appropriation. Accessed 2 Jul. 2022.
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The first known use of appropriation was in the 14th century
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