ejectment

noun

eject·​ment i-ˈjek(t)-mənt 

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, 1 June 2018

Finally, the duo moved forward with an ejectment proceeding, according to CNN. — Jamie Ducharme, Time, 23 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, 22 May 2018

Word History

First Known Use

1523, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Legal Definition

ejectment

noun

eject·​ment i-ˈjekt-mənt 

: 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