Appropriation Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary (original) (raw)

Britannica Dictionary definition of APPROPRIATION

formal

1

[noncount]

:

the act of appropriating something: such as

a

:

the act of getting or saving money for a specific use or purpose

• the appropriation of funds to repair the bridge

b

:

the act of taking or using something especially in a way that is illegal, unfair, etc.

• The economy has been weakened by the appropriation of the country's resources by corrupt officials.

2

[count]

:

an amount of money that is used or provided by a government for a specific purpose

• The library's appropriation (from the state) has decreased over the years.