What is another word for eminent domain?
Pronunciation: [ˈɛmɪnənt dəmˈe͡ɪn] (IPA) 
Eminent domain is the legal power of the government to seize private property for public use, upon just compensation to the owner. Synonyms for eminent domain include compulsory purchase, compulsory acquisition, and expropriation. In some countries, eminent domain is also referred to as outright land acquisition, land requisition, or compulsory land purchase. While this power is intended to promote the greater public interest, the exercise of eminent domain has often been controversial and seen as a violation of private property rights. Thus, the use of eminent domain is usually subject to judicial review, and the property owners often have the right to appeal the compensation offered for their land.
