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  2. Land grabbing - Wikipedia

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    Land grabbing is the large-scale acquisition of land through buying or leasing of large pieces of land by domestic and transnational companies, governments, and individuals. While used broadly throughout history, land grabbing as used in the 21st century primarily refers to large-scale land acquisitions following the 2007–08 world food price ...

  3. Eminent domain - Wikipedia

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    Many railroads were given the right of eminent domain to obtain land or easements in order to build and connect rail networks. In the mid-20th century, a new application of eminent domain was pioneered, in which the government could take the property and transfer it to a private third party for redevelopment.

  4. Partition (law) - Wikipedia

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    If there is no buyout, then the law provides a preference for the court to order a partition in kind and divide the property, rather than order a sale. The law requires courts to take into account factors other than economic, such as the value of family heritage, historical value of the property, or the impact of the sale on those living on the ...

  5. 7 Places Giving Away Land or Money To Move There - AOL

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    In order to reverse the flow of people, the government launched Ascend West Virginia, a program designed to lure new residents and stop the outward exodus. ... 7 Places Giving Away Land or Money ...

  6. Wikipedia:Language learning centre/Word list - Wikipedia

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    Drawing up a comprehensive list of words in English is important as a reference when learning a language as it will show the equivalent words you need to learn in the other language to achieve fluency.

  7. List of English-language expressions related to death

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    Synonym for death Neutral Pop one's clogs [2] To die Humorous, [1] Informal [2] British. "Pop" is English slang for "pawn." A 19th-century working man might tell his family to take his clothes to the pawn shop to pay for his funeral, with his clogs among the most valuable items. Promoted to Glory: Death of a Salvationist: Formal Salvation Army ...

  8. 15 Phrases to Politely Turn Down an Invite Without Offending ...

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    It’s happened to all of us. You receive an invitation to a really fun party, brunch or wedding, and it’s landing on the same day as your niece’s christening.Or partner’s birthday. Or ...

  9. Glossary of British terms not widely used in the United States

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    a bag worn on a strap around the waist (US: fanny [DM] pack) bumble to wander aimlessly or stroll/walk without urgency to a destination; usually synonymous with amble when used in the US. bumf, bumph useless paperwork or documentation (from "bum fodder", toilet paper) bunce a windfall; profit; bonus bureau de change