appropriation

Aneignung

Das Nehmen einer Sache für den eigenen Gebrauch oder Vorteil, oft ohne Erlaubnis.

In einfachem Englisch: The act of taking something for your own use or benefit, often without permission.

• They protested the appropriation of their land.
• The book discusses cultural appropriation in fashion.
• His appropriation of company funds led to dismissal.

So benutzt man es: appropriation of something (The appropriation of public land angered residents.)

Synonyme: taking

Häufige Wendungen: cultural appropriation, appropriation of something

Haushaltsmittel, Bewilligung

Geld, das der Staat für einen bestimmten Zweck bereitstellt.

In einfachem Englisch: Money that a government sets aside to spend on a particular purpose.

• The appropriation will fund new schools.
• Parliament approved the annual appropriation.
• These appropriations cover road repairs and hospital equipment.

So benutzt man es: appropriation for something (The appropriation for housing increased this year.)

Synonyme: allocation

Häufige Wendungen: annual appropriation, budget appropriation