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How to Pronounce appropriated?

Correct pronunciation for the word "appropriated" is [ɐpɹˈə͡ʊpɹɪətɪd], [ɐpɹˈə‍ʊpɹɪətɪd], [ɐ_p_ɹ_ˈəʊ_p_ɹ_ɪ__ə_t_ɪ_d].

"Appropriated" in context

Appropriated is a term often used to refer to something that has been taken without permission or legal right. It can be used to describe the act of taking something, or the acquisition of something through some form of fraud or theft. When an item is appropriated it means that the property has been removed from its rightful owner and unlawfully taken by another. Usually, this is done without the owner's consent and normally involves some form of deception.

The term "appropriation" is often used in situations such as theft and fraud, or in legal terms such as copyright infringement or trademark infringement.

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