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
Grab and expropriation are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Grab" instead a noun "Expropriation".
Grab
Grab noun - An instance of theft.
Expropriation and grab are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Expropriation" instead a noun "Grab".
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