EMINENT DOMAIN


Meaning of EMINENT DOMAIN in English

noun

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Boston even let one community organization take over abandoned buildings and lots through eminent domain .

The City bought the property under eminent domain proceedings after a protracted battle with the owner.

The power company is taking part of his land by eminent domain .

When Physioc refused to sell his property, the government condemned it and set about to take it under eminent domain laws.

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