— deforcement , n. — deforcer , n.
/di fawrs", -fohrs"/ , v.t., deforced, deforcing . Law.
1. to withhold (property, esp. land) by force or violence, as from the rightful owner.
2. to eject or evict by force.
[ 1250-1300; ME deforcer, OF de ( s ) forcier, equiv. to de ( s )- DE- + forc ( i ) er to FORCE ]