"inverse condemnation" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: inverse condemnations [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun|~}} inverse condemnation (countable and uncountable, plural inverse condemnations)
  1. (law) 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. Wikipedia link: inverse condemnation Tags: countable, uncountable Categories (topical): Law Related terms: expropriation, compulsory purchase [UK], eminent domain
    Sense id: en-inverse_condemnation-en-noun-JNQia8TW Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: law

Inflected forms

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