Meaning Of The Word Evict

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What's The Definition Of Evict?

evict
verb: If someone is evicted from the place where they are living, they are forced to leave it, usually because they have broken a law or contract.

evict in American English
to remove (a tenant) from leased premises by legal procedure, as for failure to pay rent
transitive verb: to expel (a person, esp. a tenant) from land, a building, etc., by legal process, as for nonpayment of rent

evict in British English
to expel (a tenant) from property by process of law; turn out

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