eminent domain
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eminent domain
noun Law.
the power of the state to take private property for public use with payment of compensation to the owner.
Origin:
1730–40
1730–40
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| eminent domain | |
| —n | |
| law the right of a state to confiscate private property for public use, payment usually being made to the owners in compensation | |
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American Heritage
Cultural Dictionary
eminent domain definition
The right of a government to take private property for a public purpose, usually with just compensation of the owner.
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Example sentences
Compensation for property taken by eminent domain--condemnation juries--payment--railroad property.
We don't use the government powers of eminent domain to give private property to private interests.
In this situation the power of eminent domain is the only salvation.
Eminent domain can only be used during the first five years of a redevelopment project area.
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