Michael Kinsley

It wouldn't be fair to say that conservatives cherish property the way liberals cherish equality. But it would be fair to say that the takings clause is the conservatives' recipe for judicial activism just as they say liberals have misused the equal protection clause.

American Journalist

The case decided on Thursday, though, seemed promising to takings fans because it wasn't about compensation. It was about the requirement that any government taking must have a 'public purpose.

Luke Hemsworth

I don't care where I sit in terms of hierarchy, box office takings, or any of that stuff.

Australian Actor

Often used in retail and entertainment to discuss revenue.

Business Context

Takings can be prefixed with a period to indicate earnings within that time.

Timeframe Specific

Takings can go up or down; it reflects economic activity.

Fluctuation Awareness

Implies that the action may lead to legal repercussions.

Legal Consequences

Used when describing the transfer of property or goods, often forcefully.

Ownership Transfer

In a legal context, 'takings' doesn't refer to money but the action of taking.