Expropriation (noun)

1. The act of taking something, especially property, away from its owner, especially by the state.
2. The seizure or confiscation of private property by the government for public use, often with compensation.

Origin:

From late latin expropriationem, from latin expropriare, from ex- ("out") + proprius ("one's own").

Examples:

1. The expropriation of the land was necessary for the construction of the new highway.
2. The expropriation of the company's assets led to its bankruptcy.
3. The expropriation of the farmer's land caused outrage among local residents.
4. The government's policy of expropriation without compensation has sparked controversy.
5. The expropriation of the valuable minerals led to environmental degradation.