just compensation
Word Rarity
Uncommon
Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.33 in modern English
29
Scrabble Score
16
Letters
5
Syllables
12
Unique Chars
Meaning
noun
The compensation provided for property taken via eminent domain. It is usually the fair market value of the property, but may be determined by other means.
Countable; Uncountable
Example Sentences
- "[...] ; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation."