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Eminent domain

Definition

(formal, legal) The power of a government or its agent to take possession of private property for public use, following the payment of fair compensation to the owner.

Example Sentences

1The city council invoked eminent domain to acquire the land needed for the new highway expansion.
2Does the government's right to eminent domain infringe upon individual property rights?
3The company's plans for a new shopping center were blocked when the local authority refused to grant eminent domain over the disputed land.
4Critics argue that the use of eminent domain in urban renewal projects often disproportionately affects low-income communities.
5In some jurisdictions, the exercise of eminent domain is subject to strict judicial review to ensure that it is used only for legitimate public purposes.

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