Land Use & Zoning
Eminent domain is the government's right to:
AZone property for specific uses
BTax real property
CTake private property for public use with just compensation✓ Correct
DRegulate property through deed restrictions
Explanation
Eminent domain is the government's constitutional power to take private property for public use, provided the owner receives just (fair market value) compensation. The process is called condemnation.
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