APPROPRIATION
(noun)Definitions
There are 3 meanings of the word
Appropriation.
Appropriation - as a noun
Money set aside (as by a legislature) for a specific purpose
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
money10Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A deliberate act of acquisition of something, often without the permission of the owner
Example: "The necessary funds were obtained by the government's appropriation of the company's operating unit"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
acquiring21getting9Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The appropriation of funds for the new project was approved by the board."
"The artist was accused of appropriation for using another artist's work without permission."
"The company faced legal consequences for the appropriation of intellectual property."
"The politician's speech triggered a debate on cultural appropriation."
"The museum showcased an exhibition on the appropriation of indigenous art."
Word Game Points
Is APPROPRIATION a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, appropriation is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
APPROPRIATION has a SCRABBLE points total of 19.
Is APPROPRIATION a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, appropriation is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordAPPROPRIATION has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 23.
Is APPROPRIATION a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, appropriation is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordAPPROPRIATION has a WORDFEUD points total of 22.
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Words
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