Eminent Domain

Synonyms of eminent domain

• condemnation
• expropriation
• compulsory purchase

Antonyms of eminent domain

• private property
• individual ownership

Collocations of eminent domain

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Frequency: 80 %

The government invoked eminent domain to acquire the land for public use.

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Frequency: 70 %

The city council voted to use eminent domain for the public good.

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Frequency: 65 %

The legal battle over the use of eminent domain dragged on for months.

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Frequency: 60 %

The homeowners received fair compensation for their property taken through eminent domain.

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Frequency: 45 %

The property was taken by eminent domain to make way for a new highway.

Idiomatic Expressions for eminent domain

• Phrase: eminent domain abuse
  Meaning: the misuse or overuse of eminent domain powers by the government
  Usage: There were protests against eminent domain abuse in the city.