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espropriazione

expropriation

noun ehs-proh-pree-ah-TSYOH-neh Less Common

Also means

compulsory purchase

Usage Note

Espropriazione is the legal taking of private property by the state, the act behind espropriare. It is a formal feminine noun, plural espropriazioni, common in property and planning law.

Examples

"L'espropriazione del terreno è iniziata."

Natural Translation

The expropriation of the land has begun.

Literal Translation

The-expropriation of-the land is begun.

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