v to resist the execution of the law; to oppose by force, as an officer in the execution of his duty.
2. deforce ·v to keep from the rightful owner; to withhold wrongfully the possession of, as of lands or a freehold.
v to resist the execution of the law; to oppose by force, as an officer in the execution of his duty.
2. deforce ·v to keep from the rightful owner; to withhold wrongfully the possession of, as of lands or a freehold.
Webster English vocab. Английский словарь Webster. 2012