Condemnation

  • 41condemnation — con•dem•na•tion [[t]ˌkɒn dɛmˈneɪ ʃən, dəm [/t]] n. 1) the act of condemning, esp. by law 2) the state of being condemned 3) strong censure 4) a reason for condemning • Etymology: 1350–1400; ME (< MF) < L …

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  • 42condemnation — /ˌkɒndɛmˈneɪʃən/ (say .kondem nayshuhn) noun 1. the act of condemning. 2. strong censure; disapprobation; reproof. 3. the state of being condemned. 4. the cause or reason for condemning …

  • 43condemnation — The taking of private property for public use through the exercise of the power of eminent domain. Venable v Wabash Western Railroad Co. 112 Mo 103, 20 SW 493. A forfeilurc of goods, as for the nonpayment of customs duties. The passing of… …

    Ballentine's law dictionary

  • 44condemnation of violence — disapproval of use of force, denunciation of bloodshed …

    English contemporary dictionary

  • 45condemnation of felony — Conviction of felony. Davis v Davis, 102 Ky 440, 43 SW 168 …

    Ballentine's law dictionary

  • 46condemnation suit — A judicial proceeding for the purpose of having property taken by eminent domain for public use upon the payment of just compensation for such taking. 27 Am J2d Em D § 375 …

    Ballentine's law dictionary

  • 47inverse condemnation — in·verse condemnation / in ˌvərs / n: an action brought against the government by a landowner to obtain just compensation for a taking of property effected without a formal exercise of eminent domain; also: the taking alleged in such an action… …

    Law dictionary

  • 48Inverse condemnation — is a term used in the law to describe a situation in which the government takes private property but fails to pay the just compensation required by the Constitution. In order to be compensated, the owner must then sue the government. In such… …

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  • 49Church of the Condemnation and Imposition of the Cross — Basic information Location Jerusalem Affiliation Roman Catholic Leadership …

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  • 50excess condemnation — Taking of property not strictly needed for a public use, or taking of more property than is needed for a public use. + excess condemnation Taking more property under condemnation than is actually needed. See condemnation …

    Black's law dictionary