Eviction Meaning

/ɪˈvɪk.ʃən/
C1

Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.

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Definition

nounThe act of evicting.

nounThe state of being evicted.

Sentence Examples

We received an eviction notice.
No one can stop this eviction.
We received an eviction notice the day before yesterday.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The landlord filed for ____ after the tenant stopped paying rent for months.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The government provided legal assistance to help tenants fight unfair ____ notices.

Word Origin & History

Borrowed from Middle French éviction, from Late Latin ēvictiō, from Latin ēvincō.

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CEFR Practice Quiz
The landlord filed for ____ after the tenant stopped paying rent for months.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The government provided legal assistance to help tenants fight unfair ____ notices.

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