forcible entry
Americannoun
Other Word Forms
Derived Forms
Inflected Forms
Nouns
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
“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
"Then I will make forcible entry," said Sir Thomas, "and those who oppose me must be content with the mishaps that attend such procedure."
From William Shakespeare as he lived. An Historical Tale by Curling, Henry
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 Teixeira de Mattos, Alexander
To attempt a forcible entry into the room was a doubtful expedient, and might be attended with instant fatal consequences.
From Danger Or, Wounded in the House of a Friend by Arthur, T. S. (Timothy Shay)
If undue force is used, the landlord would be liable to an action for forcible entry and detainer.
From The Government Class Book Designed for the Instruction of Youth in the Principles of Constitutional Government and the Rights and Duties of Citizens. by Young, Andrew W.
Definitions and idiom definitions from Dictionary.com Unabridged, based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2023
Idioms from The American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.
