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Evicted: meaning, definitions and examples

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evicted

 

[ ɪˈvɪktɪd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

legal action

Evicted refers to the act of being forcibly removed from a property, typically due to the failure of a tenant to pay rent or to adhere to the terms of a lease agreement. This process often involves legal proceedings initiated by the landlord, and the eviction can lead to the tenant being removed from the premises by law enforcement. Eviction can have significant consequences for the tenant's credit history and future housing opportunities.

Synonyms

displaced, forced out, ousted, removed

Examples of usage

  • She was evicted for not paying her rent.
  • The tenant was evicted after several warnings.
  • They were evicted from their apartment last month.

Translations

Translations of the word "evicted" in other languages:

🇵🇹 despejado

🇮🇳 निकाला हुआ

🇩🇪 ausgewiesen

🇮🇩 dikeluarkan

🇺🇦 виселений

🇵🇱 wyrzucony

🇯🇵 追い出された

🇫🇷 expulsé

🇪🇸 desalojado

🇹🇷 sürgün edilmiş

🇰🇷 퇴거당한

🇸🇦 مطرد

🇨🇿 vystěhovaný

🇸🇰 vysídlený

🇨🇳 被驱逐的

🇸🇮 izgnan

🇮🇸 rekinn

🇰🇿 шығарылған

🇬🇪 გამოძევებული

🇦🇿 qovulmuş

🇲🇽 desalojado

Word origin

The word 'evict' originates from the Latin word 'evictus', which is the past participle of 'evincere', meaning 'to conquer' or 'to overcome'. The prefix 'e-' in Latin means 'out of' or 'from', and when combined, the term developed the notion of driving someone out. Initially used in legal contexts, the term 'evict' came into English through Middle French 'évicter', which maintained the legal connotation of removal. Over time, it became widely associated with landlord-tenant relationships. The process of eviction has historical roots in property law and signifies the complexities of housing rights and tenant obligations, which have evolved significantly with changing societal norms and legal frameworks.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,097, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.