Brad owns a piece of land that falls in the path of a new highway planned by the city. The city took Brad's land to build the highway, and , in return, gave him a new piece of land about a mile away. The city's power to do so is known as:

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The city's power to take Brad's land for public use is known as eminent domain. Brad was compensated for his loss with a new piece of land, which is a common practice. However, this compensation does not negate the city's power to take private property for public use under eminent domain.

Brad Owns a Piece of Land That Falls in the Path