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de·force | \ (ˌ)dē-ˈfȯrs 
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\deforced; deforcing; deforces
Definition of deforce
1 : to keep (property, such as land) by force from the rightful owner
2 : to eject (a person) from possession by force
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deforcement \ (ˌ)dē-ˈfȯr-smənt \ noun
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