Expropriation
Expropriation noun - The unlawful taking or withholding of something from the rightful owner under a guise of authority.
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Entrapment and expropriation are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Entrapment" instead a noun "Expropriation".
Entrapment
Entrapment noun - A defense that claims the defendant would not have broken the law if not tricked into doing it by law enforcement officials.
Expropriation and entrapment are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Expropriation" instead a noun "Entrapment".
Nearby Word: entrap
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