noun
Uncommon
eviction
ih-VIHK-shuhn
Eviction (noun) means the act or legal process of removing a tenant or occupant from a property. Example: “The eviction was carried out by court order.”
noun
1
The act or legal process of removing a tenant or occupant from a property.
"The eviction was carried out by court order."
"Rising rents have led to a wave of evictions in the city."
How to use eviction
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe formal process of forcing a tenant to leave.
Common pairings
eviction notice
face eviction
eviction proceedings
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Word forms
- Plural
- evictions
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Etymology
From Middle French éviction, from Late Latin ēvictiō, related to the verb "evict."
Synonyms
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antieviction
noneviction
Related words
Rhymes for eviction
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
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Frequently asked questions
What does “eviction” mean?
The word “eviction” means the act or legal process of removing a tenant or occupant from a property. In plain terms, the formal process of forcing a tenant to leave.
How do you pronounce “eviction”?
“Eviction” is pronounced ih-VIHK-shuhn (/ɪˈvɪk.ʃən/ in IPA).
How do you use “eviction” in a sentence?
Here is “eviction” used in a sentence: “The eviction was carried out by court order.”
What is the opposite of “eviction”?
The opposite of “eviction” — its antonyms — are antieviction and noneviction.
What part of speech is “eviction”?
“Eviction” is a noun.
Where does the word “eviction” come from?
The word “eviction” comes from Late Latin. From Middle French éviction, from Late Latin ēvictiō, related to the verb "evict.".
Is “eviction” a common word?
“Eviction” is an uncommon word in modern English.
