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Jonathan Swift described what as "the tax a man pays to the public for being eminent"?

eminent

[em-uh-nuhnt] / หˆษ›m ษ™ nษ™nt /


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Part of that land is now the target of an eminent domain proceeding to make room for a huge transmission tower.

From Barron's โ— Oct. 19, 2026

The director would be able to manage public works projects, including construction, buying or leasing property, exercising eminent domain with City Council approval, granting street permits, regulating parking and recommending budgets for the department.

From Los Angeles Times โ— Oct. 1, 2026

In July he drew the attention of Musk, whom he has praised as "the most eminent personality in the world."

From Barron's โ— Sep. 15, 2026

Landowners in communities adjacent to the park are still gearing up to face eminent domain challenges from the federal government.

From Salon โ— May 25, 2026

The scientists’ distaste soon fell upon the bill’s eminent defenders.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik


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