Beneficial use

Definition
1  : use of property that allows an owner to derive a benefit or profit in the exercise of a basic property right <the owner was entitled to just compensation when he was forced to sacrifice all beneficial use of the property>
see also unnecessary hardship
compare taking
2  : use of water for a reasonable or beneficial purpose consistent with the public interest <authorize the diversion of water for beneficial use>

Definition
: the use of a cestui que use analogous to a beneficial interest in a trust
: See also use



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due process clause

a clause in a constitution prohibiting the government from depriving a person of life, liberty, or property without due process of law


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