physical taking
noun
                                                                                
                                                            phys·i·cal taking
                    
                                                        
            
                                
              
          
                                                      : a physical invasion or occupation of private property rights by a governmental action (as building a road) that exercises the right of eminent domain and for which just compensation must be given                                      
              
                             
argued that requiring the easement constituted a physical taking
                         
              
                                                         compare regulatory taking                                      
                
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