evict

evict

transitive verb \i-ˈvikt\

Definition of EVICT

1

a : to recover (property) from a person by legal process

b : to put (a tenant) out by legal process

2

: to force out : expel

— evic·tion \-ˈvik-shən\ noun

— evic·tor \-ˈvik-tər\ noun

Examples of EVICT

1. His landlord has threatened to evict him if he doesn't pay the rent soon.
2. They were evicted from their apartment.

Origin of EVICT

Middle English, from Late Latin evictus, past participle of evincere, from Latin, to vanquish, win a point — more at evince

First Known Use: 15th century

Other Legal Terms

actionable, alienable, carceral, chattel, complicity, decedent, larceny, malfeasance, modus operandi

Rhymes with EVICT

addict, afflict, conflict, constrict, convict, delict, depict, district, edict, inflict, lipsticked, predict, restrict, unlicked, verdict