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translations for
eminent domain
Definition of eminent domain
The right of a
government
over the private property within its
jurisdiction
. Usually
invoke
d 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
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