If the government takes land from a private owner without the consent of the owner it is exercising the right of:
A) government domain
B) caveat emptor
C) easement publica
D) Landham Act action
E) none of the other choices

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The correct term for the government taking land from a private owner without the owner's consent, provided it is for public use and the owner is compensated, is "eminent domain." None of the options listed correctly describe this concept.

If the Government Takes Land from a Private Owner Without