A practice whereby government has the right to secure private land from its owners for free or at very low prices for the greater good is known as ___________.

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Eminent domain is the practice of the government taking private property for public use with compensation to the owner. The compensation may not be at market value but usually at a fair price. This power is granted to the government under the Fifth Amendment of the United States Constitution.

A Practice Whereby Government Has the Right to Secure Private