Question

What is eminent domain? (5th Amendment)

Answer 1

eminent domain is the right of a government or its agent to expropriate private property for public use, with payment of compensation.

Answer 2

It's where you can be paid if your private property is used for public use.

For example a college student is being paid for their dorm to be viewed for people who might be going to that college and living in a dorm.