condemnation to public use

  • 1condemnation for public use — index expropriation (right of eminent domain) Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 …

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  • 2public use — Eminent domain. The constitutional and statutory basis for taking property by eminent domain. For condemnation purposes, public use is one which confers some benefit or advantage to the public; it is not confined to actual use by public. It is… …

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  • 3public use — see use 2 Merriam Webster’s Dictionary of Law. Merriam Webster. 1996. public use n. Benefit to the …

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  • 4taking of property for public use — index condemnation (seizure) Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 …

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  • 5condemnation — I (blame) noun accusation, animadversion, ascription, attack, castigation, censure, charge, chastening, chastisement, chiding, complaint, condemnatio, criticism, denigration, denunciation, deprecation, derogation, disapprobation, disapproval,… …

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  • 6condemnation — /kondamneyshan/ Process of taking private property for public use through the power of eminent domain. Just compensation must be paid to owner for taking of such (5th Amend., U.S. Constitution). See also constructive taking damages eminent domain …

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  • 7condemnation — /kondamneyshan/ Process of taking private property for public use through the power of eminent domain. Just compensation must be paid to owner for taking of such (5th Amend., U.S. Constitution). See also constructive taking damages eminent domain …

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  • 8Condemnation — The seizure of a property by a public authority for a public purpose. Condemnation often occurs when a taxpayer owns property or real estate in a place that has been designated for public use or construction. Condemnation is exercised by public… …

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  • 9condemnation — noun 1. an expression of strong disapproval; pronouncing as wrong or morally culpable (Freq. 3) his uncompromising condemnation of racism • Syn: ↑disapprobation • Ant: ↑approbation (for: ↑disapprobation) …

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  • 10condemnation — /kon dem nay sheuhn, deuhm /, n. 1. the act of condemning. 2. the state of being condemned. 3. strong censure; disapprobation; reproof. 4. a cause or reason for condemning. 5. U.S. Law. the seizure, as of property, for public use. [1350 1400; ME… …

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