inverse condemnation
inverse condemnation · inverse condemnations
The taking of private property by the government without providing compensation, thus…The taking of private property by the government without providing compensation, thus forcing the previous owner to file a lawsuit against the government to recover the value of the property taken.
Meaning
1 senses(countable, uncountable)The taking of private property by the government without providing compensation, thus forcing the previous owner to file a lawsuit against the government to recover the value of the property taken.
Forms
plural: inverse condemnations| Singular | inverse condemnation |
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Word family
3 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable