appropriation
BrE /əˌprəʊ.priˈeɪ.ʃn/ AmE /əˌproʊ.prɪˈeɪ.ʃn/
noun en → es
the official process of deciding how much money should be spent on different things by a government or organization
apropiación, asignación presupuestaria
- appropriation for something
Collocations appropriation of funds · appropriation bill
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The government's appropriation of funds for education has increased.
La asignación presupuestaria del gobierno para la educación ha aumentado.
the act of using something that belongs to another culture or group in a way that is not respectful or without permission
apropiación cultural, apropiación indebida
- appropriation of something
Collocations cultural appropriation · appropriation of indigenous symbols
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The fashion industry is criticized for its cultural appropriations.
La industria de la moda es criticada por sus apropiaciones culturales.
the act of taking something that belongs to someone else and using it as if it were your own, often illegally or without permission
apropiación ilegal, apropiación indebida
- appropriation of something
Collocations appropriation of property · appropriation of funds
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The company was accused of appropriating its competitor's ideas.
La empresa fue acusada de apropiarse de las ideas de su competidor.