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Expropriate

usgb/eksˈprəʊprieɪt/Volume
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Legal Context

Often used in legal or political situations involving laws and government actions.

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The authorities will expropriate lands to expand the airport.
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Public Interest

Usually involves taking land for something meant to benefit the public, like roads or schools.

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To build the new park, officials decided to expropriate an unused lot.
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Compensation

The owner is often paid money by the government, although it might not be enough.

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Farmers received payment after their fields were expropriated for the dam.
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