eviction
/ɪˈvɪkʃən/ · e.vic·tion
noun
- The act of evicting someone from a property, often due to non-payment of rent or mortgage. The landlord served the tenant with an eviction notice, giving them 30 days to vacate the premises.
- The state of being evicted, often resulting in homelessness or displacement. The family struggled to cope with the eviction, having nowhere to go and no financial support.
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Did you know? The term 'eviction' gained prominence in the 19th century, particularly in the United States, as urbanization and industrialization led to increased housing shortages and disputes between landlords and tenants.