Ejectment Meaning
/ɪˈdʒɛkt/Definition, CEFR level C2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounThe legal process of ejecting someone from their property or holdings.
nounA casting out, an ejection.
Sentence Examples
The ejectment of the tenant was controversial.
Ejectment proceedings can be lengthy and costly.
The landlord filed a legal action of ejectment against the tenant.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The landlord filed for ____ after the tenant refused to pay rent for six months.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The ____ of the tenant was controversial.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree English eject Proto-Indo-European *-mn̥ Proto-Indo-European *-mn̥tom Proto-Italic *-mentom Latin -mentum Old French -mentbor. Middle English -ment English -ment English ejectment From eject + -ment.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"She had only, therefore, to save herself an actual ejectment, by quitting a house in which she was exposed to such a disgrace."
— 1782, Frances Burney, Cecilia, V.x.4:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The landlord filed for ____ after the tenant refused to pay rent for six months.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The ____ of the tenant was controversial.