Expropriation and Embezzlement

Expropriation

Expropriation noun - The unlawful taking or withholding of something from the rightful owner under a guise of authority.
Usage example: the development of the colony involved expropriation of large tracts of fertile farmland from the natives
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Synonyms for Expropriation

Embezzlement and expropriation are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Embezzlement" instead a noun "Expropriation".

Embezzlement

Embezzlement noun - The fraudulent appropriation of funds or property entrusted to your care but actually owned by someone else.
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Synonyms for Embezzlement

Expropriation and embezzlement are semantically related. You can use "Expropriation" instead a noun "Embezzlement".

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