Expropriation and Stealing

Expropriation

Expropriation noun - The unlawful taking or withholding of something from the rightful owner under a guise of authority.
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Stealing and expropriation are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Stealing" instead a noun "Expropriation".

Stealing

Stealing noun - The unlawful taking and carrying away of property without the consent of its owner.

Expropriation and stealing are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Expropriation" instead a noun "Stealing".

Nearby Words: steal, stealthy, stealth
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