Expropriate (verb)

1. To take possession of something, especially property, without the owner's consent, typically for public use or benefit.
2. To take something away from someone without compensation or legal justification.

Origin:

From latin expropriatus, past participle of expropriare, from ex- "out" + proprius "own".

Examples:

1. The government expropriated the land for the construction of a new highway.
2. The company expropriated the small business in order to expand its operations.
3. The government expropriated the assets of the company for the national interest.
4. The dictator expropriated the assets of the citizens for personal gain.
5. The government expropriated the property of the minority group during the war.