Evictions

/ɪˈvɪkʃənz/ noun

Definition

Plural of eviction; the legal or forced removal of people from their homes or properties.

Etymology

From 'eviction,' which comes from Old French and Latin 'evictio' (the act of conquering or dispossessing), derived from 'evincere.' The '-ion' suffix creates an abstract noun from the verb 'evict.'

Kelly Says

Eviction rates are actually tracked by governments and economists as a key indicator of social health—the number of evictions tells you how stable a society's housing situation really is.

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