deforce

verb

de·​force (ˌ)dē-ˈfȯrs 

deforced; deforcing; deforces

transitive verb

1

: to keep (property, such as land) by force from the rightful owner

2

: to eject (a person) from possession by force

deforcement

(ˌ)dē-ˈfȯr-smənt 

noun

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Anglo-French deforcer, from de- + forcer to force

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1