1. To make a thing one's own; to make a thing the subject of property; to exercise dominion over an object to tiie extent, and for vthe purpose, of making it subserve one's own proper use or pleasure. The term is properly used in this sense to denote the acquisition of property and a right of exclusive enjoyment in those things which before were without an owner or were publici … [Read more...]

In practice. To fix or set a price or value upon; to fix and state the true value of a thing, and, usually, in writing. Law Dictionary - Alternative Legal Definition To value, to assess or ascertain worth, to provide an appraisal. … [Read more...]

The act of appropriating , or setting apart; prescribing the destination of a thing; designating the use or application of a fund. In public law. The act by which the legislative department of government designates a particular fund, or sets apart a specified portion of the public revenue or of the money in the public treasury, to be applied to some general object of … [Read more...]

A just valuation of property. 2. Appraisements are required to be made of the property of persons dying intestate, of insolvents and others; an inventory of the goods ought to be made, and a just valuation put upon them. When property real or personal is taken for public use, an appraisement of it is made, that the owner may be paid it's value. Law Dictionary - Alternative … [Read more...]

The act of selecting devoting or setting apart land for a particular use or purpose as where land is appropriated for public buildings military reservations or other public uses. Sometimes also applied to the taking of private property for public use in the exercise of the power of eminent domain. … [Read more...]