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unappropriated

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un·​ap·​pro·​pri·​at·​ed | \ ˌən-ə-ˈprō-prē-ˌā-təd How to pronounce unappropriated (audio) \

Definition of unappropriated

: not set apart for or assigned to a particular purpose : not appropriated unappropriated cash reserves unappropriated land

Examples of unappropriated in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

 In 2016, a federal court ruled that the Administration had circumvented the appropriations process, and was unlawfully using unappropriated money to fund reimbursements due to insurers. — James Freeman, WSJ, "Now Cut Off Congress," 13 Oct. 2017

First Known Use of unappropriated

1756, in the meaning defined above

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