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evictor

/ɪˈvɪk.tɚ/
e · vic · tor

Plural:evictors
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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."

• Rhymes for evictor

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
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