1. the legal process of forcing a tenant to leave a rented property, usually because of non-payment of rent or violation of the lease
Usage: common in legal and housing contexts

Examples

• The landlord filed for eviction after the tenant failed to pay rent for three months.
• Eviction proceedings can take several weeks or months depending on local laws.
• Many families faced eviction during the economic downturn.
• The court issued an eviction notice giving the tenant 30 days to vacate.
• Legal aid organizations help tenants fight unfair evictions.
• Eviction can have serious consequences for a person's credit and future housing prospects.