In relation to the Takings Clause, public use has been held to be synonymous with public purpose.

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The Supreme Court has interpreted the term "public use" in the Takings Clause to mean "public purpose," allowing for a broader range of government actions to qualify as a taking for which compensation must be provided, including those that may not directly involve use by the public but serve a public purpose.

In Relation to the Takings Clause, Public Use Has Been