a. [ Pref. un- not + appropriate, a. ]
v. t. [ 1st pref. un- + appropriate, v. t. ] To take from private possession; to restore to the possession or right of all;
a. [ Pref. un- not + appropriated. ]
In the proceedings of the United States congress, money for specific purposes must first be authorized by law, and must subsequently be appropriated in a separate action. Money authorized but not appropriated may be described as