noun🔗ShareAppropriation, affectationAn act or instance of appropriating."The school's appropriation of funds for new computers is a good thing for the students. "L'affectation de fonds par l'école pour de nouveaux ordinateurs est une bonne chose pour les élèves.propertylawculturepoliticsarteconomybusinessmoralvalueChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAppropriationThat which is appropriated."The school's appropriation of funds for new computers was announced at the meeting. "L'affectation de fonds pour de nouveaux ordinateurs par l'école a été annoncée lors de la réunion.propertylawfinancebusinesscultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAffectation, allocationPublic funds set aside for a specific purpose."The school board announced a new appropriation of $5,000 for library books. "Le conseil scolaire a annoncé une nouvelle affectation de 5 000 $ pour les livres de la bibliothèque.governmentpoliticsfinanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAppropriation, empruntThe use of borrowed elements in the creation of a new work."The artist's sculpture, a clear appropriation of ancient Roman designs, sparked debate about originality and influence. "La sculpture de l'artiste, une claire appropriation de motifs romains antiques, a suscité un débat sur l'originalité et l'influence.artculturepropertylawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAssimilation, appropriationThe assimilation of concepts into a governing framework."The new school curriculum emphasizes the appropriation of scientific concepts into daily life examples, making complex ideas more accessible to students. "Le nouveau programme scolaire met l'accent sur l'appropriation des concepts scientifiques dans des exemples de la vie quotidienne, rendant les idées complexes plus accessibles aux élèves.politicscultureartpropertylawphilosophysocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAppropriationIn 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."The church's appropriation of the benefice ensured a pastor would serve the community, even though a wealthy individual owned the land. "L'appropriation du bénéfice par l'église a garanti qu'un pasteur servirait la communauté, même si un individu riche possédait la terre.religionlawtheologypropertyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAffectation, attributionIn constitutional law, the principle that supplies granted by parliament are only to be expended for particular objects specified by itself."The school budget appropriation was strictly limited to purchasing new science lab equipment, not for playground upgrades. "L'affectation du budget scolaire était strictement limitée à l'achat de nouveaux équipements de laboratoire scientifique, et non à l'amélioration de l'aire de jeux.politicsgovernmentlawstatefinanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading