The authority of the government to take private property for public use, given just compensation to the owner, is known as
A) search and seizure.
B) eminent domain.
C) authoritarian capitalism.
D) internalizing an externality.

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Eminent domain is the government's power to take private property for public use, with the requirement of providing just compensation to the owner. This is a recognized power in many legal systems, intended to allow for the development of public projects or for public safety needs, among other reasons.

The Authority of the Government to Take Private Property for Public