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Appropriation

usgb/əˌprəʊpriˈeɪʃn/Volume
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Permission LackingPlay
Used when someone takes something without the owner's approval. SlideThe appropriation of music tracks without consent can lead to legal issues.
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Often implies disapproval or wrongdoing, not a neutral term. SlideHer appropriation of my ideas without credit upset me greatly.
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Implicit OwnershipPlay
The item appropriated is usually considered someone's property, either tangible or intangible. SlideHe was accused of the appropriation of company property.