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unappropriate.

To take from private possession and restore to the possession or right of all, or to a common good.

13 characters4 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

verb/ˌʌnəˈpɹəʊpɹieɪt/
  1. To take from private possession and restore to the possession or right of all, or to a common good.

    transitive
    to unappropriate a monopoly
    to unappropriate the balance
Where this word comes from

From un- + appropriate.

adj/ˌʌnəˈpɹəʊpɹiət/
  1. Inappropriate; unsuitable.

    rare
  2. Not appropriated.

    obsolete
Where this word comes from

From un- + appropriate.

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