Condemnation: A judicial or administrative proceeding to exercise the power of eminent domain, through which a government agency takes private property for public use and compensates the owner.

 

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Condemnation: A judicial or administrative proceeding to exercise the power of eminent domain, through which a government agency takes private property for public use and compensates the owner.

Easement By Condemnation: An easement created by the government or government agency that has exercised its right under eminent domain.

Inverse Condemnation: A property owner forcing a government to take a property by eminent domain when that governments actions resulted in the owners inability to use the property.

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Acquired Lands: Lands in federal ownership that were obtained by the federal government through purchase, condemnation, gift, or exchange. One category of public lands.

Eminent Domain: The right of the government to acquire title to property for public use by condemnation, the property owner receives compensation which is generally fair market value.