Government Actions

verb to take away or confiscate (property) from its owner, typically for public use or benefit

• The government has the power to expropriate private property for public use.
• The city council might expropriate that old building for a new park.
• They can't just expropriate my stuff like that!
• The artist was able to expropriate elements from different styles to create a unique masterpiece.

verb to officially forgive someone for a crime or wrongdoing

• The governor pardoned the convicted criminal after reviewing the case.
• I heard that the judge pardoned that guy who stole the car.
• Yo, did you hear? They pardoned the dude who got caught with drugs.
• Her heart pardoned him for his past mistakes, allowing them to move forward in their relationship.