Acquisition by a State of Property Previously Held by Private

question 18

Multiple Choice

Acquisition by a state of property previously held by private persons or companies, usually in exchange for some consideration is called ________.

• A) expropriation
• B) nationalization
• C) privatization
• D) municipalization

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Definitions:

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