From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englisheminent domainˌeminent doˈmain noun [uncountable] lawSCL the right of the US government to take private land for public use
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eminent domain• The power company is taking part of his land by eminent domain.• Boston even let one community organization take over abandoned buildings and lots through eminent domain.• When Physioc refused to sell his property, the government condemned it and set about to take it under eminent domain laws.• The City bought the property under eminent domain proceedings after a protracted battle with the owner. 