Eminent
/ˈɛmɪnənt/
Definitions
- (adj.) High in rank, station, or quality; noteworthy and distinguished.
The eminent judge was respected for her fairness.
- (adj.) Used in the phrase 'eminent domain,' referring to the government's right to appropriate private property for public use.
The city exercised eminent domain to build a new highway.
Commentary
In legal contexts, 'eminent' is often paired with 'domain' to denote government authority over property.
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