The law exercises the power of ________ to confiscate privately owned land for community purposes.

A) eminent domain
B) the ultimate ruler
C) social justice
D) property statutes

Eminent Domain

The right of federal, state, and local governments, or other public bodies, to take private lands, with compensation to their owners, for public use. Also called condemnation.

Privately Owned Land

Land that is owned by individuals or entities, not by the government or public sector.

Community Purposes

Refers to the aims, goals, or objectives that benefit the general public or communal groups within society.