eminent domain

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Definitions of eminent domain words

noun eminent domain government seizure of property 1
uncountable noun eminent domain Eminent domain is the legal right that a government has to buy private land within its borders and to compensate the owner of the land. 0
noun eminent domain the right of a state to confiscate private property for public use, payment usually being made to the owners in compensation 0
noun eminent domain the right of a government to take, or to authorize the taking of, private property for public use, just compensation being given to the owner 0
noun eminent domain (US) The right of a government over the private lands within its jurisdiction. Usually invoked to compel land owners to sell their property in preparation for a major construction project such as a freeway. 0

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 7% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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