Expropriated

/ɛkˈsproʊpriˌeɪtəd/ adjective

Definition

Taken away or seized, especially by government authority; having had property or land removed.

Etymology

Past tense and past participle of 'expropriate.' The '-ed' suffix creates an adjective describing something that has undergone expropriation.

Kelly Says

Japanese Americans in World War II had their property expropriated without proper compensation—studying the history of expropriated communities reveals how quickly legal authority can override property rights during perceived crises.

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