Take
Term · Law · MLC-T-LAW-004822
To acquire possession of something, either physically or legally. In a legal context, this often implies an unauthorized or unlawful acquisition, such as in theft or eminent domain. The act of taking can also refer to the government's appropriation of private property for public use, requiring just compensation under the Fifth Amendment.
| Identifier | MLC-T-LAW-004822 |
|---|---|
| Field | Law |
Record as JSON
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