takings (Meaning)

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takings (n)

the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property

The government's takings of private property for public use must be compensated fairly.
The court ruled that the takings were excessive and unconstitutional.
The takings clause of the Fifth Amendment protects individuals against the government's seizure of property without just compensation.
The city's eminent domain authority allowed it to make takings for a new park.
The regulatory takings claim alleged that government actions had effectively deprived the property owner of all reasonable use of their land.
The owner argued that the takings violated their due process rights.
The takings could potentially have a significant impact on the value of the property.
The legislature passed a law to limit the government's authority to make takings.
The opponents of the takings feared that they would lead to government overreach.
The takings were part of a larger plan to redevelop the area.

the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property

profit, reimbursement,earnings, reparation, repayment, yield, recoupment,restitution, recompense, overtime

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The government's takings of private property for public use must be compensated fairly.

The court ruled that the takings were excessive and unconstitutional.

The takings clause of the Fifth Amendment protects individuals against the government's seizure of property without just compensation.

The city's eminent domain authority allowed it to make takings for a new park.