Impropriate
Pronunciation: /ˈɪmˈpɹoʊˈpɹaɪˈeɪt/
Impropriate (verb)
- To transfer ownership of church property to a private person or organization.
Examples
- The bishop decided to impropriate the land to the local council.
- They impropriate church assets to support community projects.
Common collocations: impropriate land, impropriate assets, impropriate to