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appropriation

/əˌproʊpriˈeɪʃən/ American
  • n. 拨款, 挪用
Definition
  • n. money officially set aside for a purpose, or the taking of something for oneself
Example
The city council approved the appropriation of funds for new parks.
市议会批准了为新公园拨款。