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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These evictions crushed their belongings and their humanity.
From Slate ● Jun. 27, 2026
After failing to clear the encampment, the county pushed for evictions in the condominium and has filed for receivership.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 1, 2026
Raman, who represents an affluent Hollywood Hills district, led the effort to reduce evictions, capping rent increases at 4% for apartments built before October 1978.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 1, 2026
The new legislation will restrict landlords to a handful of legal reasons for evictions, including wanting to move back in, anti-social behaviour by tenants or persistent rent arrears.
From BBC ● Apr. 27, 2026
“You issue evictions in order to build a case for wrongdoing and thereby justify retaliation,” Muriel said.
From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull
