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evict

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Verb — To legally force someone to leave a property they rent or occupy.

How to use evict

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evict a tenant evicted from the flat

Etymology

From Latin ēvictus, past participle of ēvincere, "to vanquish completely" — a doublet of "evince."

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Frequently asked questions

What does “evict” mean?

The word “evict” means to legally force someone to leave a property they rent or occupy. In plain terms, to kick someone out of a property (or, in computing, to clear old data out of a cache).

How do you pronounce “evict”?

“Evict” is pronounced VIHKT (/iˈvɪkt/ in IPA).

How do you use “evict” in a sentence?

Here is “evict” used in a sentence: “The landlord evicted the tenants for not paying rent.”

What is another word for “evict”?

Words with a similar meaning to “evict” include eject.

What part of speech is “evict”?

“Evict” is a verb.

Where does the word “evict” come from?

The word “evict” comes from Latin. From Latin ēvictus, past participle of ēvincere, "to vanquish completely" — a doublet of "evince.".

How many meanings does “evict” have?

“Evict” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to legally force someone to leave a property they rent or occupy.

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