Ex*pro`pri*a"tion, n. [Cf. F. expropriation.] The act of expropriating; the surrender of a claim to exclusive property; the act of depriving of ownership or proprietary rights. W. Montagu.

The expropriation of bad landlords.

• The act of expropriating; the surrender of a claim to exclusive property; the act of depriving of ownership or proprietary rights.