A condemnor is a government or agency with governmental authority that is empowered to take private property for public use upon payment of just compensation, typically in the process known as eminent domain.
Confiscation involves the seizure of private property for public use, primarily by the government, although it can occur under other authorities. It is not the same as eminent domain as it often occurs without compensation to the owner.
Jurisdiction refers to the geographic or topical area of authority granted to a specific government entity. This concept is crucial in determining which legal entity has the right to preside over a particular matter or region.
A permit is a vital document issued by a government regulatory authority that grants the bearer the right to perform specific activities such as constructing, modifying, or occupying a building.
