Dispossess: meaning, definitions and examples

The word 'dispossess' originated from the combination of the prefix 'dis-' meaning 'apart' or 'away,' and the word 'possess' which comes from Latin 'possidēre,' meaning 'to occupy.' The term has been used in legal contexts to describe the act of depriving someone of land or property, often involving forced removal or eviction.

See also: dispossessed, possess, possessed, possessing, possession, possessions, possessive, possessor, possessors, repossess, repossessing, repossession.

At rank #28,142, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.

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