eminent domain in German

eminent domain in German is Enteignung, Obereigentum.

eminent domain in German

Enteignung

noun

(US, Philippines) 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.

Obereigentum

noun

(historical) 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.

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