Judicial Condemnation
/ˈdʒuːdɪʃəl kənˈdɛmneɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) A formal judicial declaration that a property is subject to forfeiture, seizure, or devaluation by court order, often for illegality or public use.
The court issued a judicial condemnation of the property to allow construction of the highway.
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Commentary
Judicial condemnation typically arises in eminent domain or forfeiture proceedings and involves a court's authoritative order rather than voluntary agreements.
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