Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
dispossessory
adjective
/ˌdɪspəˈzɛsəri/
Definition
A legal term referring to a process or suit that seeks to remove a person from property or possessions.
Examples
- The landlord filed a dispossessory action against the tenant for failure to pay rent.
- Dispossessory lawsuits are common in cases of eviction.
- The dispossessory notice was served to inform the occupant of the legal action being taken.
Meaning
The act of depriving someone of possession, often involving legal action to enforce the removal.
Synonyms
- Eviction
- Displacement
- Removal
- Disinheritance
