Eviction

Pronunciation: /ɪˈvɪkʃən/

Eviction (noun)

  1. A legal process that makes someone leave a rented home or land, usually because they broke an agreement.
  2. The act of removing people from a place by authority or power, often against their wishes.

Examples

  • The eviction notice arrived after the rent was not paid.
  • An eviction can happen when a tenant breaks the lease.