appropriation
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The money comes from the judgment fund, which is a Congress-approved ongoing appropriation that allows the Justice Department to settle cases and make payments.
From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026
Italian luxury brand Prada has launched a limited-edition line of sandals inspired by India's traditional Kolhapuri sandals, nearly a year after it faced criticism over cultural appropriation.
From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026
America’s new social obsession, mahjong’s become younger, cooler, trendier, and bigger postpandemic—though not without debate over commercialization and cultural appropriation.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
“Just building a fixed facility in and of itself does not qualify as territorial appropriation or territorial sovereignty.”
From Salon • Apr. 9, 2026
The committee left for Washington to study the evidence and report on whether an appropriation was warranted.
From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson
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The Constitution of the United States
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