C1 verb Formal

enjectment

/ɪˈdʒɛktmənt/

Ejectment is a legal action or remedy brought by a person who claims title to real property to recover possession of that property. It is primarily used to remove a tenant or squatter who is wrongfully occupying the land and to settle disputes regarding the rightful owner's title.

Examples

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1

The landlord decided to start an ejectment when the tenants refused to leave after the lease expired.

The landlord decided to start an ejectment when the tenants refused to leave after the lease expired.

2

The plaintiff filed a formal writ of ejectment in the superior court to regain control of the inherited estate.

The plaintiff filed a formal writ of ejectment in the superior court to regain control of the inherited estate.

3

He finally got an ejectment notice, so I guess he'll be moving out by the end of the week.

He finally got an ejectment notice, so I guess he'll be moving out by the end of the week.

Word Family

Noun
ejectment
Verb
eject
Adjective
ejected
Related
ejection
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Memory Tip

Think of the 'Eject' button on a device (to push something out) and add '-ment' to turn it into a legal 'instrument' for reclaiming land.

Quick Quiz

Since the squatters had no legal title to the cabin, the owner was forced to file a writ of ________ to regain possession.

Correct!

The correct answer is: ejectment

Examples

1

The landlord decided to start an ejectment when the tenants refused to leave after the lease expired.

everyday

The landlord decided to start an ejectment when the tenants refused to leave after the lease expired.

2

The plaintiff filed a formal writ of ejectment in the superior court to regain control of the inherited estate.

formal

The plaintiff filed a formal writ of ejectment in the superior court to regain control of the inherited estate.

3

He finally got an ejectment notice, so I guess he'll be moving out by the end of the week.

informal

He finally got an ejectment notice, so I guess he'll be moving out by the end of the week.

4

In common law history, the action of ejectment superseded earlier, more complex forms of real property litigation.

academic

In common law history, the action of ejectment superseded earlier, more complex forms of real property litigation.

5

The corporation sought an ejectment to clear the commercial premises for the planned redevelopment project.

business

The corporation sought an ejectment to clear the commercial premises for the planned redevelopment project.

Word Family

Noun
ejectment
Verb
eject
Adjective
ejected
Related
ejection

Common Collocations

writ of ejectment writ of ejectment
action for ejectment action for ejectment
summary ejectment summary ejectment
legal ejectment legal ejectment
file for ejectment file for ejectment

Common Phrases

summary ejectment proceedings

summary ejectment proceedings

wrongful ejectment

wrongful ejectment

complaint for ejectment

complaint for ejectment

Often Confused With

enjectment vs ejection

Ejection refers to the general physical act of throwing someone out, while ejectment is specifically the legal action to recover land.

enjectment vs eviction

Eviction is the broader term for removing a tenant; ejectment often involves a dispute over the legal title of the property.

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Usage Notes

The term 'ejectment' is almost exclusively used in legal contexts, particularly in property law. In common speech, 'eviction' is the preferred and more understood term.

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Common Mistakes

Learners often misspell this word as 'enjectment' (merging it with 'injection') or 'ejection'. Note that 'ejectment' specifically pertains to real estate law.

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Memory Tip

Think of the 'Eject' button on a device (to push something out) and add '-ment' to turn it into a legal 'instrument' for reclaiming land.

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Word Origin

Derived from the Latin 'eicere' (to throw out), from 'ex-' (out) and 'jacere' (to throw), combined with the suffix '-ment' denoting a legal action.

Grammar Patterns

Usually used as a countable noun referring to a specific lawsuit. Commonly functions as the object of verbs like 'file', 'seek', or 'initiate'. Often followed by the preposition 'of' and the subject being removed.
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Cultural Context

In US and UK legal education, ejectment is a core 'real action' studied in introductory property law to explain how property rights are enforced.

Quick Quiz

Since the squatters had no legal title to the cabin, the owner was forced to file a writ of ________ to regain possession.

Correct!

The correct answer is: ejectment

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