Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
evict
verb
/ɪˈvɪkt/
Definition
To force someone to leave a property, typically through legal means.
Examples
- The landlord decided to evict the tenant for not paying rent.
- After several warnings, the court issued an order to evict the family from the house.
- It can be distressing to evict someone, especially if they have lived in the property for a long time.
Meaning
Evicting someone usually involves a legal process in which a landlord can remove a tenant from a rental property.
Synonyms
- remove
- oust
- expel
- dispossess
