evict

//ɪˈvɪkt//
B2Frequency Level 11Formal
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Verb

evictInfinitive
evictPresent tense
evictedPast tense
evictedPast participle
evictingPresent participle
evictsThird-person singular
1

To legally force someone to leave a property, especially a rented home or apartment, typically for non-payment of rent or violation of lease terms.

The landlord evicted the tenant for not paying rent for three months.

2

To expel or remove someone from a place or position by force or authority.

The protesters were evicted from the building by the police.