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eminent domain

/ˈɛmɪnənt dəˈmeɪn/

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/ˈɛmɪnənt dəˈmeɪn/C1formallegal
  • ruЗаконное право правительства изымать частную собственность для общественного использования с предоставлением компенсации владельцу.

The legal right of a government to take private property for public use, with compensation provided to the owner.

  1. Government property seizureC1formalamerican

    The right of a government to take private property for public use, with compensation paid to the owner.

    ruИзъятие собственности государством

    • The city used eminent domain to acquire land for the new highway.
    • The government must pay fair market value when exercising eminent domain.
    • Eminent domain is often controversial when it involves homes or businesses.