noun

appropriation

uh-prohp-ree-AY-shuhn

noun

Money or resources officially set aside for a particular purpose, especially by a government.

"Congress approved a new appropriation for road repairs."

The act of taking something, often without permission, and using it as one's own.

"Critics accused the brand of cultural appropriation."

How to Use Appropriation

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishEither officially assigned funding, or the act of taking something (an idea, custom, or resource) and using it as your own.

Common pairings

budget appropriation cultural appropriation appropriation of funds

appropriations plural

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Congress approved a new _____ for road repairs.

From Latin appropriatio, from appropriare, "to make one's own."

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