iˈvɪkʃən

Definitions

1. noun

The act of forcibly removing someone from a property, especially a house or apartment, due to failure to pay rent or other reasons.

“The landlord issued a notice of eviction to the tenant after three months of unpaid rent.”

2. noun

The state of being forcibly removed from a property.

“The family struggled with the emotional aftermath of their eviction and had to find new housing.”

3. verb

To forcibly remove someone from a property, especially a house or apartment.

“The sheriff was tasked with evicting the family from the foreclosed home.”