eviction
Translation
eviction
Examples
The family faced eviction from their home.
The family faced eviction from their home.
He received an eviction notice.
He received an eviction notice.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) ((from sth.)) the action of expelling someone from a property They are facing eviction from their apartment.
Similar Words
Synonyms: expulsion, removal, dispossession; Antonyms: tenancy, occupancy
Etymology
From Latin 'evincere' meaning 'to overcome, expel'. It's formed from the prefix 'e-' (out) and 'vincere' (to conquer).
Memory Tips
Think of 'e-' as 'exit' and 'vict' as 'victory'. The landlord gets a 'victory' and makes the tenant 'exit'.