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eject·​ment | \ i-ˈjek(t)-mənt How to pronounce ejectment (audio) \

Definition of ejectment

1 : the act or an instance of ejecting : dispossession
2 : an action for the recovery of possession of real property and damages and costs

Examples of ejectment in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web But Michael Rotondo did not heed their deadlines, and his parents filed for an ejectment proceeding. — Ralph Ellis, CNN, "30-year-old son finally moves out of his parents' house," 1 June 2018 Finally, the duo moved forward with an ejectment proceeding, according to CNN. — Jamie Ducharme, Time, "These Parents Sued Their 30-Year-Old Son for Refusing to Move Out of Their Home. A Judge Just Ruled in Their Favor," 23 May 2018 The couple initially went to the town’s court in April to evict their son, but was told they can only remove a family member from their home through ejectment proceeding. — Fox News, "Couple seeks court's help to evict 30-year-old son from their home," 22 May 2018 So Mark and Christina followed up on their word and went through with an ejectment proceeding to rid their home of Michael. — Jason Duaine Hahn, PEOPLE.com, "Parents Successfully Sue to Get Their 30-Year-Old Son to Move Out," 22 May 2018

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First Known Use of ejectment

1523, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of ejectment was in 1523

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“Ejectment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ejectment. Accessed 22 Jan. 2021.

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ejectment

noun
eject·​ment | \ i-ˈjekt-mənt How to pronounce ejectment (audio) \

Legal Definition of ejectment

: an action at common law that is to determine the right to possession of property and for the recovery of damages and that is brought by a plaintiff who claims to hold superior title

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