☩ SOTERIAN GLOSSARY ☩

Living Language Lexicon of the Soteria Covenant

Eminent Domain (Zoning)

The government's power to acquire private property for public use — including the demolition of blighted areas for redevelopment. Kelo v. New London expanded 'public use' to include economic development.

Category: Zoning & Land Use · Source: Kelo v. City of New London, 545 U.S. 469 (2005)
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