English

Noun

eminent domain ‎(uncountable)

1. (US) The right of a government over the private lands within its jurisdiction. Usually invoked to compel land owners to sell their property in preparation for a major construction project such as a freeway.

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

Synonyms

• compulsory purchase (UK)

Translations

See also

• expropriation