appropriation

Definitions

1. An act or instance of appropriating.
   countable, uncountable
2. That which is appropriated.
   countable, uncountable
3. Public funds set aside for a specific purpose.
   countable, uncountable
4. The use of borrowed elements in the creation of a new work.
   countable, uncountable
5. The assimilation of concepts into a governing framework.
   countable, uncountable
6. In 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.
   countable, uncountable
7. The principle that supplies granted by a legislature are only to be expended in the manner specified by that legislature.
   countable, uncountable

Equivalents

Examples

“Bush said that GRNL had lost touch⟳ with the grassroots, and as a result⟳ was unable to push⟳ legislation and lobby for higher appropriations for AIDS.”

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