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eviction

noun

the expulsion of someone (such as a tenant) from the possession of land by process of law

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Word length
8
Starts with
E
Ends with
N
Contains
VI
Scrabble score
13
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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noun

  1. the expulsion of someone (such as a tenant) from the possession of land by process of law

noun

  1. action by a landlord that compels a tenant to leave the premises (as by rendering the premises unfit for occupancy); no physical expulsion or legal process is involved

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