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deforce

Syllabification: (de·force)
Pronunciation: /diˈfôrs/
Definition of deforce

verb

[with object] Law
  • withhold (land or other property) wrongfully or forcibly from the rightful owner.
  • deprive (someone) wrongfully or forcibly of rightful property.

Origin:

late Middle English: from Anglo-Norman French deforcer, from de- (expressing removal) + forcer 'to force'

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