tvangsudnyttelse
Tvangsudnyttelse, literally “forced utilization,” is a legal concept referring to the coercive use or appropriation of private property, land, or natural resources by public authorities to achieve a public objective. In practice it is closely related to expropriation or compulsory purchase in many jurisdictions, where ownership rights are limited or transferred for public purposes.
Typical contexts for tvangsudnyttelse include infrastructure projects (such as roads, railways, or water systems), urban redevelopment,
Legal framework and process usually require a statutory basis, a determination of public necessity or interest,
Safeguards commonly include proportionality, transparency, and independent oversight or judicial scrutiny to prevent abuse. Critics highlight
See also: expropriation, eminent domain, compulsory purchase. The term is primarily used in Danish legal and