appropriations Definition
- 1the act of setting apart or taking for one's own use, especially illegally or without permission
- 2money set aside or granted for a particular purpose or use
Using appropriations: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "appropriations" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The company was accused of the illegal appropriation of funds.
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The appropriations bill was passed by Congress.
Example
The school board approved the appropriation of funds for new textbooks.
appropriations Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for appropriations
Phrases with appropriations
the act of taking or using elements of one culture by members of another culture, often without permission or understanding of the original culture
Example
The fashion industry has been criticized for cultural appropriation of traditional clothing.
the act of taking land, often without permission or compensation, for one's own use
Example
The government's land appropriation policy has been met with protests from indigenous communities.
the allocation of funds for specific purposes in a budget
Example
The budget appropriation for education was increased this year.
Origins of appropriations
from Late Latin 'appropriationem', meaning 'an appropriation'
Summary: appropriations in Brief
'Appropriations' [uh-proh-pree-ey-shuh nz] refer to the act of setting apart or taking for one's own use, especially illegally or without permission, and money set aside or granted for a particular purpose or use. Examples include the illegal appropriation of funds and the appropriations bill passed by Congress. Phrases like 'cultural appropriation' and 'land appropriation' denote taking elements of one culture or land for one's own use, respectively.
