1. The act or process of forcing someone to leave their home or give up ownership of property; eviction.
Usage: Usually plural or used in formal/legal contexts
2. The state of being deprived of property, land, or rights.
Usage: Often used in historical or political contexts

Examples

• The dispossessions of Native Americans from their ancestral lands remain a dark chapter in U.S. history.
• During the economic crisis, many families faced dispossessions due to unpaid mortgages.
• The landlord initiated dispossessions against tenants who violated their lease agreements.
• Historical dispossessions of religious minorities led to widespread migration.
• Legal dispossessions require proper court proceedings and notice to the property owner.
• The documentary examined the dispossessions that occurred during the colonial period.