ejectment

American  

[ih-jekt-muhnt] / ɪˈdʒɛkt mənt /

noun

1. the act of ejecting.

2. Law. a possessory action wherein the title to real property may be tried and the possession recovered.

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ejectment British  

/ ɪˈdʒɛktmənt /

noun

1. property law (formerly) an action brought by a wrongfully dispossessed owner seeking to recover possession of his land

2. the act of ejecting or state of being ejected; dispossession

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Etymology

Origin of ejectment

First recorded in 1560–70; eject + -ment

Example Sentences

“They just can’t access the summary ejectment proceedings” for such bills, he said.

From Washington Times • Oct. 8, 2016

John Doe and Richard Roe, names of an imaginary plaintiff and opponent in the old legal action for ejectment, and proverbial term for a legal action.

From Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 1 of 4: A-D) by Various

I thanked heaven that I had at least been firm about not taking the children; for the dogs, at all events, the moment of summary ejectment would arrive sooner or later.

From Further Experiences of an Irish R.M. by Ross, Martin

In case of such ejectment a report must be sent to the Superintendent by first mail with full particulars.

From Railroad Accidents Their Cause and Prevention by Richards, R. C.

The trustees, and William Hogan, the recognized encumbent, refusing to obey the order of the pope's agents, a suit of ejectment was brought against them in the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.

From Monks, Popes, and their Political Intrigues by Alberger, John