Urban City wants to acquire undeveloped private land within the city limits to construct a public park. The city brings a condemnation proceeding to obtain title to the land. This is
A)the right to adverse possession.
B)an easement.
C)a profit.
D)the power of eminent domain.

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The power of eminent domain allows a government to take private property for public use, with compensation to the owner, which is what Urban City is doing by acquiring private land to construct a public park.

Urban City Wants to Acquire Undeveloped Private Land Within the City