eminent domain

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Noun eminent domain has 1 sense

eminent domain - the right of the state to take private property for public use; the Fifth Amendment that was added to the Constitution of the United States requires that just compensation be made
--₁ is a kind of legal right

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Eminent Domain

Definition:

Eminent domain refers to the power of a government entity to take ownership of private property for public use, under the condition of providing fair compensation to the property owner.

Senses:

Sense 1:

(Noun) The legal concept of governmental authority to expropriate private property.

Example: The city council invoked eminent domain to acquire the land for the construction of a new public park.

Sense 2:

(Adjective) Distinguished or well-known in a specific field or profession.

Example: Jane is an eminent scientist who has published numerous groundbreaking research papers.

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