Phrases with «expropriation»

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Expropriation refers to the act of a government or other authority taking control of someone's property or assets without their consent. It usually happens for public use or benefit, such as building roads or public infrastructure. In simple terms, it is when the government takes away something you own without asking you first. Full definition

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Sentences with «expropriation»

Any case brought in the European Court of Human Rights was also likely to fail as it would be brought on the basis that nationalisation is a form of expropriation of property. (newlawjournal.co.uk)
«There is going to be a rainfall of expropriation claims in this project over the next 12 months, I would say,» says Lalanne. (canadianlawyermag.com)
On the basis that the result of the legislative provisions would probably be that the valuer would find that the shares in Northern Rock was either nil or a «derisory» sum, the claimants submitted that that was a case of expropriation without compensation, which could be justified under Art 1 of the First Protocol only in exceptional circumstances. (newlawjournal.co.uk)
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Phrases with «expropriation»

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