Compulsory Acquisition
/kəmˈpʌlsəri ˌækwɪˈzɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) The legal process by which a government or authorized entity acquires private property for public use without the owner's consent, typically with compensation.
The city initiated a compulsory acquisition to build the new highway.
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Compulsory acquisition is often synonymous with eminent domain in some jurisdictions, but terminology varies internationally. It is crucial to specify compensation requirements and procedural safeguards in drafting related statutes or contracts.
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