Land Use & Zoning
Eminent domain refers to:
AThe right of a property owner to exclude others
BThe government's power to take private property for public use with just compensation✓ Correct
CA type of easement
DThe dominant estate in an easement appurtenant
Explanation
Eminent domain is the constitutional power of government to take private property for public use, provided the owner receives just compensation (5th Amendment).
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