Takings Clause
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Definitions from Case Law
From 329 U.S. 230 - United States v. Carmack · 1946Most cited · 616 citing opinions
The Fifth Amendment to the Constitution says 'nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation.' This is a tacit recognition of a preexisting power to take private property for public use, rather than a grant of new power.