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Vocabulary Entry
appropriation
|noun • verb
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N
noun
The act of taking something for one's own use, typically without the owner's permission.
Example Sentences
"The artist faced criticism for the appropriation of indigenous cultural symbols."
"His appropriation of the funds raised concerns among the board members."
"Cultural appropriation can sometimes lead to misunderstandings between communities."
V
verb
To take something for one's own use, typically without the owner's permission.
Example Sentences
"She appropriated the idea from another designer without credit."
"He was accused of appropriating a significant portion of the budget for personal expenses."
"The author claimed that the film appropriated her storyline without permission."