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expropriation (right of eminent domain)
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condemnation for public use
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taking of property for public use — index condemnation (seizure) Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 … Law dictionary
public use — Eminent domain. The constitutional and statutory basis for taking property by eminent domain. For condemnation purposes, public use is one which confers some benefit or advantage to the public; it is not confined to actual use by public. It is… … Black's law dictionary
public use — see use 2 Merriam Webster’s Dictionary of Law. Merriam Webster. 1996. public use n. Benefit to the … Law dictionary
condemnation — I (blame) noun accusation, animadversion, ascription, attack, castigation, censure, charge, chastening, chastisement, chiding, complaint, condemnatio, criticism, denigration, denunciation, deprecation, derogation, disapprobation, disapproval,… … Law dictionary
condemnation — /kondamneyshan/ Process of taking private property for public use through the power of eminent domain. Just compensation must be paid to owner for taking of such (5th Amend., U.S. Constitution). See also constructive taking damages eminent domain … Black's law dictionary
condemnation — /kondamneyshan/ Process of taking private property for public use through the power of eminent domain. Just compensation must be paid to owner for taking of such (5th Amend., U.S. Constitution). See also constructive taking damages eminent domain … Black's law dictionary
Condemnation — The seizure of a property by a public authority for a public purpose. Condemnation often occurs when a taxpayer owns property or real estate in a place that has been designated for public use or construction. Condemnation is exercised by public… … Investment dictionary
condemnation — noun 1. an expression of strong disapproval; pronouncing as wrong or morally culpable (Freq. 3) his uncompromising condemnation of racism • Syn: ↑disapprobation • Ant: ↑approbation (for: ↑disapprobation) … Useful english dictionary
condemnation — /kon dem nay sheuhn, deuhm /, n. 1. the act of condemning. 2. the state of being condemned. 3. strong censure; disapprobation; reproof. 4. a cause or reason for condemning. 5. U.S. Law. the seizure, as of property, for public use. [1350 1400; ME… … Universalium
condemnation — The taking of private property for public use through the exercise of the power of eminent domain. Venable v Wabash Western Railroad Co. 112 Mo 103, 20 SW 493. A forfeilurc of goods, as for the nonpayment of customs duties. The passing of… … Ballentine's law dictionary
