Appropriation (noun)

1. The act of taking something for one's own use, typically without the owner's permission.
2. The allocation of funds or resources for a particular purpose.

Origin:

From latin appropriātiōnem, accusative singular of appropriātiō.

Examples:

1. The appropriation of the indigenous people's land by the colonizers caused much harm.
2. The government's appropriation of funds for education has been criticized as insufficient.
3. The artist's appropriation of the image for their work raised questions about copyright.
4. The appropriation of public resources for private gain is considered unethical.