The right of government to acquire private property, without the owner's consent, for public use in exchange for just compensation is referred to as:

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Eminent domain is the legal concept that allows the government to take private property for public use, provided that the owner is paid just compensation. Inverse condemnation refers to a situation where the government takes private property without going through the proper legal channels for eminent domain. Regulatory taking refers to a government regulation that deprives an owner of all economically beneficial use of their property. Dedication refers to the process by which a private owner voluntarily transfers land to the government for public use.

The Right of Government to Acquire Private Property, Without the Owner's