"appropriation" meaning in English

See appropriation in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Forms: appropriation [singular], appropriations [plural]
Head templates: {{noun}} [POS TABLE]
  1. An appropriation is money to be used for a specific purpose, usually by a government.
    Sense id: simple-appropriation-en-noun-l23h8S7x
  2. Appropriation is the act of taking something for your own benefit.
    Sense id: simple-appropriation-en-noun-849ktVrK
     
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          "text": "The appropriations for new roads this year came to $1,000,000."
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