appropriation

appropriazione

Atto di prendere qualcosa per usarlo o trarne vantaggio, spesso senza permesso.

In inglese semplice: 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.

Come si usa: appropriation of something (The appropriation of public land angered residents.)

Sinonimi: taking

Espressioni comuni: cultural appropriation, appropriation of something

stanziamento

Denaro che lo Stato riserva per uno scopo preciso.

In inglese semplice: 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.

Come si usa: appropriation for something (The appropriation for housing increased this year.)

Sinonimi: allocation

Espressioni comuni: annual appropriation, budget appropriation