appropriation

US /əˌproʊ.priˈeɪ.ʃən/
UK /əˌproʊ.priˈeɪ.ʃən/
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1.

pengambilan, perampasan

the action of taking something for one's own use, typically without the owner's permission

:
The appropriation of land by the government caused widespread protest.
Pengambilan tanah oleh kerajaan menyebabkan bantahan meluas.
Cultural appropriation is a sensitive topic in modern society.
Pengambilan budaya adalah topik sensitif dalam masyarakat moden.
2.

peruntukan, pengagihan

the action of devoting money or assets to a special purpose

:
The committee approved the appropriation of funds for the new library.
Jawatankuasa meluluskan peruntukan dana untuk perpustakaan baharu.
The government's annual appropriation bill outlines spending for various departments.
Rang undang-undang peruntukan tahunan kerajaan menggariskan perbelanjaan untuk pelbagai jabatan.