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
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
I overcame the giant, and was imprisoned in the pantry, and afterwards tried, and convicted, and sentenced to undergo the cruel ordeal of a tough twig for a forcible entry into sundry jars of jelly.
From The Funny Philosophers Wags and Sweethearts by George Yellott
Within ten days came Master Ford himself, at the head of ten fellows, armed with such powers of forcible entry as the Sheriff could grant.
From Robin Hood by N. C. (Newell Convers) Wyeth
If they said this for this forcible entry only, what may be said for their manner of proceeding being entered?
From The Condition of Catholics Under James I. by John Gerard
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