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    eviction
    /ɪˈvɪkʃn/

    noun

    • 1. the action of expelling someone from a property; expulsion: "the forced eviction of residents"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishEVICTION | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    EVICTION definition: 1. the act of forcing someone to leave somewhere, especially their home: 2. the act of forcing…. Learn more.

  3. singaporelegaladvice.com › law-articles › evicted-singapore-next-stepsBeing Evicted in Singapore: What Happens and Next Steps

    Apr 1, 2022 · Eviction (or the threat of eviction) from one’s rented home is a terrifying prospect for some. It is therefore important to know when your landlord may carry out the drastic act of eviction. One of the more common grounds for eviction in Singapore is a breach of the tenancy agreement.

  4. www.dictionary.com › browse › evictionEVICTION Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Eviction definition: the act of forcing a tenant, or sometimes a squatter, to vacate a property (often used attributively). See examples of EVICTION used in a sentence.

  5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryEVICTION | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    EVICTION meaning: 1. the act of forcing someone to leave somewhere, especially their home: 2. the act of forcing…. Learn more.

  6. www.investopedia.com › terms › eEviction: Definition and How It Works Under the Law - ...

    Aug 12, 2023 · An eviction is the court-ordered removal of a tenant from the property where they reside. A landlord may decide to evict a tenant for nonpayment of rent, damages, illegal...

  7. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › EvictionEviction - Wikipedia

    Eviction is the removal of a tenant from rental property by the landlord. In some jurisdictions it may also involve the removal of persons from premises that were foreclosed by a mortgagee (often, the prior owners who defaulted on a mortgage).

  8. www.britannica.com › money › evictionEviction | Definition, Law, Process, & Facts - Encyclopedia...

    eviction, the process of dispossessing a person of land, be it lawful or unlawful. Subject to any statutory provisions, it is lawful if the person evicted has a right to possession inferior to that of the person carrying out the eviction.

  9. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishEVICTION definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Eviction is the act or process of officially forcing someone to leave a house or piece of land. He was facing eviction, along with his wife and family. He also criticised the evictions for being violent and ruthless. ...an eviction order. Synonyms: expulsion, removal, clearance, ouster [law] More Synonyms of eviction.

  10. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englisheviction noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    Definition of eviction noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  11. www.dictionary.com › browse › evictionEviction Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    the act of forcing a tenant, or sometimes a squatter, to vacate a property (often used attributively): A local mother and her two daughters were given a court-ordered eviction, with four days to leave their apartment.