Meaning of eminent domain | Babel Free

Definitions

1. The right of a government over the private property within its jurisdiction. Usually invoked to compel land owners to sell their property in preparation for a major construction project such as a freeway.
   Philippines, US, uncountable
2. In feudalism, the legal interest or rights of a lord or superior in an estate in land held in fee, as opposed to the vassal's or tenant's interest.
   historical, uncountable

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Examples

“The city council used eminent domain to make me sell my store.”

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