eviction
Translation
eviction, removal
Examples
They faced eviction for not paying rent.
They faced eviction for not paying rent.
The eviction notice gave them 30 days to leave.
The eviction notice gave them 30 days to leave.
Grammar Patterns
((from sth.)) the act of forcing sb. to leave a property The family's eviction from their home was sad.
Similar Words
Synonyms: expulsion, removal, dispossession; Antonyms: tenancy, occupancy
Etymology
From Latin 'evincere' (to overcome, expel), from 'e-' (out) + 'vincere' (to conquer).
Memory Tips
Think of 'evict' as 'exit victoriously' – the landlord wins and forces the tenant out.