Constitutional

Eminent Domain

/ EM-ih-nent doh-MAYN /

Definition

Government power to take private property for public use.

Used in Context

“Eminent domain was exercised to build the new stadium.”

Etymology

◈ Latin: eminens dominium, supreme ownership

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