Property Ownership
In Hawaii, which government action allows taking private property for public use even if the owner objects?
AA. Taxation
BB. Eminent domain (condemnation)✓ Correct
CC. Escheat
DD. Police power
Explanation
Eminent domain (the power of condemnation) allows government to take private property for public use upon payment of just compensation, even over the owner's objection.
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Eminent Domain
The power of government to take private property for public use, with the requirement to pay the owner just compensation.
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