eminent domain (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 07
def the right of the state to take private property for public use
def the Fifth Amendment that was added to the Constitution of the United States requires that just compensation be made
Outgoing links
Hypernym legal right
Domain of synset - TOPIC law, jurisprudence
Incoming links
Hyponym legal right
Member of this domain - TOPIC law, jurisprudence

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