eviction — the action of expelling someone from a property, especially with the support of the law
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the action of expelling someone from a property, especially with the support of the law
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪˈvɪkʃən/
Example Sentences
- The students organized a protest to prevent the eviction of elderly residents from the apartment complex.
- After receiving the eviction notice, Jim realized he should have spent less money on pizza and more on rent.
- The eviction ban during the pandemic provided temporary relief for struggling families.
eviction
NOUN[/ɪˈvɪkʃən/]
the action of expelling someone from a property, especially with the support of the law
the action of expelling someone from a property, especially with the support of the law
Eviction with conviction, feels like fiction!
Got the picture? Now let's practice.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin evictio, formed from the prefix e- (out) and the verb vincere (to conquer, to overcome). Originally, it referred to the act of dispossessing someone through legal proceedings or forceful conquest.
Breakdown
e- (out) + vict- (conquer, from Latin vincere) + -ion (action, state). The suffix -ion converts the Latin verb form into a noun denoting the action of conquering and removing someone from a place.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The students organized a protest to prevent the eviction of elderly residents from the apartment complex.”
“After receiving the eviction notice, Jim realized he should have spent less money on pizza and more on rent.”
“The eviction ban during the pandemic provided temporary relief for struggling families.”
“Sarah's noisy karaoke parties finally led to her eviction from the supposedly soundproof apartment.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
Antonyms
Related
Want to master 19,000+ words?
Sign up free for flashcards & quizzes.