forcible entry
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forcible entries
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“They have the same basic elements, that is the use of legal force by the state, the forcible entry, the hostile action and the surprise nature of it, and the search for illegality,” he said.
From Washington Times ● Aug. 10, 2022
A forcible entry into a house, or the seizure of goods and chattels on the premises of a nobleman, could be prevented by the owner of the house, or his representative, protesting against the proceedings.
From The Village Notary by J?zsef E?tv?s
Illinois cases on landlord and tenant and forcible entry and detainer. © 16Nov35; A88613.
From U.S. Copyright Renewals, 1963 January - June by Library of Congress. Copyright Office
Again the girl made forcible entry into the conversation.
From The Gold Girl by James B. (James Beardsley) Hendryx
But then why do the cells usurped by the Sitares retain not the slightest trace of the forcible entry which is indispensable?
From The Glow-Worm and Other Beetles by Alexander Teixeira de Mattos
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