(law, UK, Ireland) An order made, usually for the purchase of land required for a construction project.
(law, UK, Ireland) An order made, usually for the purchase of land required for a construction project.
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(legal, UK, Ireland) The power of a state to expropriate private land within its jurisdiction for public use.
(legal, Australia, New Zealand) The power of a state to expropriate private land within its jurisdiction for public use.
(UK, legal) An order made by the Home Secretary to restrict an individual's liberty for the purpose of protecting members of the public from a risk of terrorism.
(legal, Scotland) That which compels.
An edict or decree, authoritative order.