Which of the following terms refers to property that has been taken by the government for public use?

The term that refers to property taken by the government for public use is eminent domain. This legal concept allows the government to acquire private property for public benefit, typically with compensation provided to the property owner. This process is essential for various public projects such as building roads, schools, or parks, ensuring that the government can fulfill its infrastructure needs while balancing the rights of property owners.

Condemnation is the legal process through which the government exercises eminent domain, but it specifically relates to the act of taking and compensating, rather than the broader concept of the government's power to take property. Inverse condemnation occurs when a property owner seeks compensation after their property value is diminished due to government action, without formal taking. Adverse possession refers to a legal doctrine allowing a person to claim ownership of land under certain conditions, typically involving continuous and open use without the owner's permission, and it does not relate to government acquisition of property.