eviction

Meanings

• Noun

  The act of removing someone from a place, especially a home or other property.

  - "He was given notice of eviction and had to find a new place to live."
  - "The landlord initiated eviction proceedings against the tenants."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with eviction
recitation , friction , diction , action , station

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Variants

List of all variants of eviction that leads to same result
evict , evicted , evicting , eviction , evictions , evictor , evictors , evicts

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From Old French 'evicier', meaning 'to drive out' or 'to eject'.

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Trivia

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1. Eviction is a common cause of homelessness.

2. In some jurisdictions, landlords are required to follow specific procedures before initiating an eviction.

3. Eviction notices are often served in person or by certified mail.

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Related Concepts

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1. Forcible entry and detainer: Legal proceedings for removing someone from property without their consent.

2. Tenancy: A legal relationship between a landlord and tenant, granting the tenant the right to occupy a property in exchange for rent.

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Culture

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Eviction has been a significant issue in literature and art, particularly in works that explore themes of poverty, homelessness, and social inequality. In music, there are several songs with the word 'eviction' in the title, such as 'Eviction Blues' by Bessie Smith and 'Eviction' by Public Enemy.

How to Memorize "eviction"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine someone being asked to leave a place they call home.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the idea of being forced to leave a place.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'E-V-I-C-T' to remember the definition: Eviction is the act of removing someone from a place.

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