expropriation

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The order references a new law, the Expropriation Act, which allows the government to take away private land.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2025

President Ramaphosa has said he will send envoys to various countries to explain the government's recent policy changes, including the Expropriation Act.

From BBC • Feb. 10, 2025

Expropriation could “make this country the garden of Eden”, he has said, but with big caveats: it must not undermine the economy, agricultural production or food security.

From Economist • Jan. 25, 2018

When the owners refused this offer, Governor Lugo saw his chance to invoke for the first time his State's new Public Utility Expropriation Law, promulgated April 25.

From Time Magazine Archive

Expropriation is possible under Canadian law only for treason.

From The Canadian Commonwealth by Laut, Agnes C. (Agnes Christina)