"compulsory purchase order" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: compulsory purchase orders [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun|head=compulsory purchase order}} compulsory purchase order (plural compulsory purchase orders)
  1. (law, UK, Ireland) An order made, usually for the purchase of land required for a construction project. Tags: Ireland, UK Categories (topical): Law
    Sense id: en-compulsory_purchase_order-en-noun-OgUudg13 Categories (other): British English, English entries with incorrect language header, Irish English Topics: law

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