deforce
verb
de·force
(ˌ)dē-ˈfȯrs 
deforced; deforcing; deforces
1
: to keep (property, such as land) by force from the rightful owner
2
: to eject (a person) from possession by force
Word History
Etymology
Middle English, from Anglo-French deforcer, from de- + forcer to force
First Known Use
15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
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The first known use of deforce was
in the 15th century
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“Deforce.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/deforce. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.
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