Property Ownership

In Alaska, the government's right to take private property for public use, with just compensation, is called:

AEscheat
BPolice power
CEminent domain✓ Correct
DAdverse possession

Explanation

Eminent domain is the government's inherent power to take private property for public use provided the owner receives just (fair market value) compensation. The process of taking is called condemnation.

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