English-German translations for eminent domain

• Enteignung die
• Obereigentum

Definition of eminent domain

• The right of a government over the private property within its jurisdiction. Usually invoked to compel land owners to sell their property in preparation for a major construction project such as a freeway
• In feudalism, the legal interest or rights of a lord or superior in an estate in land held in fee, as opposed to the vassal's or tenant's interest

Synonyms

• compulsory acquisition
• expropriation
• superiority

Examples

• The city council used eminent domain to make me sell my store.

Related words

• eminent
• preeminent
• eminently
• distinguished eminent