eviction
The legal process where a landlord forces a tenant to leave a rental property. This usually happens because the tenant stopped paying rent or broke the rules of the rental agreement.
Examples
3 of 5The family is facing eviction because they cannot afford the monthly rent.
The family might be forced to leave their home because they don't have enough money for rent.
A formal eviction notice was served to the residents by the local court.
The court sent an official paper telling the people living there they must leave.
I'm scared of eviction if I don't find a job soon.
I am worried that I will be kicked out of my apartment if I don't start working.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Remember the 'E' in eviction stands for 'Exit' and 'Vict' sounds like 'Victim'—an eviction makes a person an 'Exit-Victim' of their home.
Quick Quiz
The landlord sent an ______ notice after the rent was three months late.
Correct!
The correct answer is: eviction
Examples
The family is facing eviction because they cannot afford the monthly rent.
everydayThe family might be forced to leave their home because they don't have enough money for rent.
A formal eviction notice was served to the residents by the local court.
formalThe court sent an official paper telling the people living there they must leave.
I'm scared of eviction if I don't find a job soon.
informalI am worried that I will be kicked out of my apartment if I don't start working.
Research indicates that eviction has a long-term negative impact on mental health.
academicStudies show that being forced to move out of a home causes lasting stress and sadness.
The company managed the eviction of the retail tenant after a year of unpaid bills.
businessThe business forced the shop owner to leave because they did not pay their bills for a year.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
Notice of eviction
The official document telling someone to leave.
Summary eviction
A faster legal process to remove a tenant.
Self-help eviction
When a landlord tries to remove a tenant without the court (usually illegal).
Often Confused With
Expulsion is usually from a school or club, while eviction is from a home or building.
Vacation is a holiday trip; eviction is a forced legal removal.
Usage Notes
Eviction is almost always used in a legal or housing context. It is a serious word that implies a conflict between a property owner and a resident.
Common Mistakes
Do not use 'eviction' when someone leaves a job (that is 'firing' or 'termination') or when someone is kicked out of a party (that is 'ejection').
Memory Tip
Remember the 'E' in eviction stands for 'Exit' and 'Vict' sounds like 'Victim'—an eviction makes a person an 'Exit-Victim' of their home.
Word Origin
From the Latin word 'evincere', meaning to recover property by legal means or to overcome.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
In many Western countries, eviction is a complex legal process that can take months, and tenants often have rights to fight it in court.
Quick Quiz
The landlord sent an ______ notice after the rent was three months late.
Correct!
The correct answer is: eviction
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