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Appropriation

usgb/əˌprəʊpriˈeɪʃn/Volume
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Permission Lacking

Used when someone takes something without the owner's approval.

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The appropriation of music tracks without consent can lead to legal issues.
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Negative Connotation

Often implies disapproval or wrongdoing, not a neutral term.

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Her appropriation of my ideas without credit upset me greatly.
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Implicit Ownership

The item appropriated is usually considered someone's property, either tangible or intangible.

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He was accused of the appropriation of company property.
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