Background for appropriations

appropriations

/əˌproʊpriˈeɪʃənz/ /əˌproʊpriˈeɪʃnz/

Illustration appropriations - Image 1

noun

An act or instance of appropriating.

Examples :

"The budget appropriations for the school's new library project were approved by the city council. "

property law finance government politics economy

Illustration appropriations - Image 1

noun

That which is appropriated.

Examples :

"The school board announced the appropriations for the new library, including funds for books and computers. "

government politics finance economy law business

Illustration appropriations - Image 1

noun

Public funds set aside for a specific purpose.

Examples :

"The city council approved the appropriations for road repairs. "

government politics finance economy

Illustration appropriations - Image 1

noun

The use of borrowed elements in the creation of a new work.

Examples :

"The artist's exhibition, criticized for its appropriations of indigenous patterns without permission, sparked a debate about cultural sensitivity. "

art culture style

Illustration appropriations - Image 1

noun

The assimilation of concepts into a governing framework.

Examples :

"The school's new curriculum included appropriations of learning strategies from other successful programs. "

politics government law

Illustration appropriations - Image 1

noun

In church law, the making over of a benefice to an owner who receives the tithes, but is bound to appoint a vicar for the spiritual service of the parish.

Examples :

"The historical records detailed numerous appropriations of parish income to the local monastery, requiring them to then provide a vicar for the villagers' spiritual needs. "

religion law theology

Illustration appropriations - Image 1

noun

In constitutional law, the principle that supplies granted by parliament are only to be expended for particular objects specified by itself.

Examples :

"The school principal explained that the appropriations from the school board for the new library must be used only for books and furniture, as specifically stated in the budget allocation. "

politics government law finance