expropriation

US /ɪkˌsproʊ.priˈeɪ.ʃən/
UK /ɪkˌsproʊ.priˈeɪ.ʃən/
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sự tước đoạt

the act of taking away money or property, especially for public use without payment to the owner, or for personal use illegally:

:
The need for expropriations could delay construction by up to nine months.