GNU Collaborative International Dictionary of English
last match results
Found one definition
-
Evict , v. t. [imp. & p. p. Evicted; p. pr. & vb. n. Evicting.] [L. evictus, p. p. of evincere to overcome completely, evict. See Evince.]
- (Law) To dispossess by a judicial process; to dispossess by paramount right or claim of such right; to eject; to oust.1913 Webster
The law of England would speedily evict them out of their possession.
Sir. J. Davies.1913 Webster - To evince; to prove. [Obs.]Cheyne.1913 Webster
- (Law) To dispossess by a judicial process; to dispossess by paramount right or claim of such right; to eject; to oust.