Land Use & Zoning
Under New York law, 'eminent domain' allows the government to:
ARegulate the use of private property without compensation
BAcquire private property for public use upon payment of just compensation✓ Correct
CForeclose on tax-delinquent properties
DZone property for any use without owner consent
Explanation
Eminent domain (condemnation) is the power of government to take private property for public use, subject to the constitutional requirement of paying just compensation to the owner.
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