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eminent domain The power of government to take land for the public good with the payment of just compensation.See condemnation.Eminent Domain The right of a government authority to take private property for public use and paying fair compensation to the owner. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The city also has begun condemnation action against nine property owners at the mall site. During a regular condemnation action, the local government exercises what is known as "eminent domain," which provides for recognized processes to obtain compensation. The court battle results from condemnation actions filed by Santa Fe in Los Angeles Superior Court over the former Lever Brothers Co. |
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