eviction
noun
the act of forcing a tenant, or sometimes a squatter, to vacate a property (often used attributively).
evictions
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pluralof eviction.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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“We will not allow more evictions like the one Maricarmen suffered,” Sánchez said Tuesday, presenting emergency measures aimed at tackling the housing crisis.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026
Thousands of people marched through the streets of Madrid rattling keys and blowing whistles to call for measures to curb rising housing costs and make evictions more difficult.
From Barron's ● Sep. 26, 2026
The lesson: Stick to the rulebook on evictions, and good luck with the house sale.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 24, 2026
It has registered that in 2026, about 3,800 Palestinians have been displaced due to settler violence, demolitions and evictions - nearly half of them children.
From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026
“You issue evictions in order to build a case for wrongdoing and thereby justify retaliation,” Muriel said.
From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull
