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Definition of eviction

eviction

/ɪˈvɪk.ʃən/
e · vic · tion
Plural:evictions
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• noun

1

The legal act or process of expelling a tenant or occupant from real property, such as a house, apartment, or land.

Example

"The housing authority offered emergency financial assistance to families facing eviction due to unpaid rent."

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• Rhymes for eviction

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the 16th century from Middle French éviction or directly from Late Latin ēvictiōnem, a noun of action from Latin ēvincere ('to overcome completely, conquer, or recover property by judicial decision'), composed of ex- ('out, thoroughly') and vincere ('to conquer').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Eviction. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/eviction
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