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expropriate something (from someone or something) (for someone or something) to seize something from someone or something for someone or something. The government expropriated the land from the peasants for an airfield. They expropriated land for a highway. They expropriated land from the farmers. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Mr Morales has pledged to increase state control over the natural gas industry, but has said that he will not expropriate the property of energy firms. It is clear to me that the members of our City Council are driven to expropriate any political power from the citizens of our city. The Brazilian bar association argues that it is unconstitutional to expropriate indigenous lands without Congressional approval. |
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