Condemnation (eminent Domain)

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Definition:    The taking of private real property for a public purpose under the right of eminent domain for a fair price.

Pronunciation:  \ˌkän-ˌdem-ˈnā-shən, -dəm-\

Used in a Sentence:   In order to  construct the new road the city had to purchase several properties through condemnation.