C2 noun /ɪkˌsprəʊ.priˈeɪ.ʃən/
expropriation
征用
Meaning
The act of government taking private property, also known as confiscation, nationalization, or seizure.
Example
The land expropriation led to disputes among landowners.
土地征用导致了土地所有者之间的争议。