Deforcement
verb (used with object), de·forced, de·forc·ing. Law.
1.
to withhold (property, especially land) by force or violence, as from the rightful owner.
2.
to eject or evict by force.
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deforce (dɪˈfɔːs) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —vb | |
| 1. | to withhold (property, esp land) wrongfully or by force from the rightful owner |
| 2. | to eject or keep forcibly from possession of property |
| [C13: from Anglo-French, from deforcer] | |
| de'forcement | |
| —n | |
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| deforce (dɪˈfɔːs) | |
| —vb | |
| 1. | to withhold (property, esp land) wrongfully or by force from the rightful owner |
| 2. | to eject or keep forcibly from possession of property |
| [C13: from Anglo-French, from deforcer] | |
| de'forcement | |
| —n | |
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