The expropriations by the university angered the local residents.
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Expropriations
Synonyms for "expropriations" (8 found)
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Closest matches (2)
Noun(2 words)
asset appropriationconfiscation
Strong matches (2)
Noun(2 words)
eminent domainforcible seizure
Related words (4)
Noun(4 words)
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8 entriesasset expropriationcross border expropriationforeign investment expropriationindustrial expropriationindustrial nationalizationland expropriationpublic takeoversector nationalization
Collocations
6 entriescompulsory purchaseexpropriation compensationexpropriation lawexpropriation processland expropriationstate takeover
Derivations
4 entriesSample sentences
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Alvarez says government expropriations of privately-held lands and assets, coupled with strong anti-capitalist rhetoric, have discouraged investment to boost the country's production capacity.
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