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Meaning of eviction
The act of removing someone from a property, especially because they have not paid rent.
Etymology of eviction
The word "eviction" comes from the Latin "evictio", which is derived from "evincere", meaning "to overcome" or "to defeat", and the suffix "-tio", which forms a noun indicating a process or action
The word has been used in English since the 15th century to describe the act of removing someone from a property, and its meaning has remained relatively consistent over time
Synonyms
expulsion
removal
ejection
ousting
dismissal
exclusion
deportation
banishment
exile
displacement
forced removal
dispossession
expulsion notice
termination
abandonment
rejection
repudiation
ouster
extrusion
expatriation
deportation order
displacement notice
eviction notice
forced eviction
involuntary removal
summary eviction
unlawful eviction
wrongful eviction
removal order
ejection order
expulsion order
dismissal notice
exclusion order
abandonment notice
rejection notice
repudiation notice
ouster notice
extrusion notice
expatriation notice
Definitions
- The act of expelling someone from a property, especially for non-payment of rent or other breaches of tenancy agreement
- The state of being expelled or removed from a property
- A legal notice given to a tenant to leave a property, usually due to non-payment of rent or other breaches of tenancy agreement
Usage Examples
- The landlord served an eviction notice on the tenant due to non-payment of rent
- The family faced eviction from their home after falling behind on mortgage payments
- The government's eviction policy has been criticized for leaving many people homeless
Antonyms
permission
allowance
acceptance
approval
authorization
consent
ratification
confirmation
validation
verification
stay
reprieve
postponement
delay
moratorium
waiver
exemption
immunity
privilege
entitlement
right
ownership
possession
occupation
residency
tenancy
lease
rental
agreement
contract
permission to stay
right to remain