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EVICTION

(noun)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Eviction.

Eviction - as a noun

Action by a landlord that compels a tenant to leave the premises (as by rendering the premises unfit for occupancy); no physical expulsion or legal process is involved

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
constructive eviction

The expulsion of someone (such as a tenant) from the possession of land by process of law

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dispossessionlegal ouster
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
due processdue process of law
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The family received an eviction notice after falling behind on rent."
"The landlord filed for eviction due to the tenant's repeated late payments."
"The eviction process can be lengthy and complicated."
"She was forced to leave her apartment after the eviction order."
"The tenant hired a lawyer to fight against the eviction."
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Word Game Points

Is EVICTION a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, eviction is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

EVICTION has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is EVICTION a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, eviction is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
EVICTION has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.

Is EVICTION a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, eviction is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
EVICTION has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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