Eminent domain clause of the fifth amendment

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At issue here is the eminent domain clause of the Fifth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, which states that "Nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation." This clause allows private property to be taken for public use, but requires "fair" compensation. The clause raises three major questions: what is public use, what is fair compensation, and is the principle of eminent domain desirable in a modern economy?

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