General Law

Expropriation

0305-en RE620 Administrative Law As of 11.07.2026


Expropriation is a restriction or withdrawal of subjective property rights against compensation (original form of acquisition) in the public interest by an official administrative act.

Deutsch

Enteignung 0305-de

Die Enteignung (Expropriation) ist eine im öffentlichen Interesse durch obrigkeitlichen Verwaltungsakt erfolgende Beschränkung oder Entziehung subjektiver Vermögensrechte gegen Entschädigung (originäre Erwerbsart).

Suggested citation

Expropriation (0305-en), in: LAWPEDIA®-Glossar, provided by LAWCONSULT AG, www.lawconsult.ch/lawpedia/en/expropriation, as of: 11.07.2026 [accessed on ].

The entries in the LAWPEDIA® glossary serve general information purposes and do not constitute legal advice. Despite careful preparation, LAWCONSULT AG accepts no liability for the accuracy, completeness or timeliness of the information.

© LAWCONSULT AG 2026 Home GTC Privacy Legal Notice Download DE EN