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What is eminent domain? (5th Amendment)

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eminent domain is the right of a government or its agent to expropriate private property for public use, with payment of compensation.
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User Chetan Bhalara
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It's where you can be paid if your private property is used for public use.

For example a college student is being paid for their dorm to be viewed for people who might be going to that college and living in a dorm.
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