Property Ownership

A Florida property owner 'dedicates' a strip of land to the county for a new road. This is an example of:

AEminent domain
BVoluntary dedication — a private grant of land to a governmental entity for public use✓ Correct
CAdverse possession
DEscheat

Explanation

Dedication is the voluntary transfer of privately owned land to a government entity for public use. Subdividers frequently dedicate streets, parks, and utilities to the county or municipality as a condition of plat approval.

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