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evicting

/ɪˈvɪktɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does evicting mean?

verb

To remove someone or something from a place, especially a house or building, because they have not paid rent or because they have broken the rules of their tenancy.

Example

"The landlord was evicting the family due to non-payment of rent."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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