Appropriation

(noun.) a deliberate act of acquisition of something, often without the permission of the owner; 'the necessary funds were obtained by the government's appropriation of the company's operating unit'; 'a person's appropriation of property belonging to another is dishonest'.

(noun.) money set aside (as by a legislature) for a specific purpose.

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• Tests are about to be made under special appropriation of Congress, and if its claim can be substantiated, it may become the most destructive engine of warfare known. Edward W. Byrn. 十九世纪发明进展.
• Because,' said Alfred, 'I am disposed to be sentimental myself, on your appropriation of the jewels and the money, Mr Boffin. 查尔斯·狄更斯. 我们共同的朋友.
• In 1878 it was resumed by appropriation from Congress, and completed and dedicated in 1885, under the direction of Col. Edward W. Byrn. 十九世纪发明进展.
• But take it away, and all _appropriation_ ceases, and a very pretty gallant charade remains, fit for any collection. 简·奥斯汀. 爱玛.

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