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Definition of evictor
evictor
/ɪˈvɪk.tɚ/
e · vic · tor
Plural:evictors
evictor Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
11
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
Syllables
3
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• noun
1
A person or entity, such as a landlord, property owner, or legal officer, who expels a tenant or occupant from a property, especially through legal process.
Example
"Under state housing laws, the evictor must provide the tenant with a formal written notice at least thirty days prior to filing a court action."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Formed in English from the verb 'evict' (from Latin 'evictus', past participle of 'evincere', meaning 'to overcome' or 'to recover one's property by judicial decision') combined with the agent suffix '-or'.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Evictor. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/evictor