English Explanatory Dictionary

inverse condemnation

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. 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.

Word forms

inverse condemnation inverse condemnations

Related words

expropriation compulsory purchase eminent domain
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