DEFORCE


Meaning of DEFORCE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ (ˌ)dē-ˈfȯrs ]

transitive verb

Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French deforcer, from de- + forcer to force

Date: 15th century

1. : to keep (as lands) by force from the rightful owner

2. : to eject (a person) from possession by force

• de·force·ment -ˈfȯr-smənt noun

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