Word
eviction
Phoneticsevic·tion
US/ɪˈvɪkʃən/
UK/ɪvˈɪkʃən/
Uncountable noun Law
Definition
n. the act of forcing a tenant to leave a property by law.
n. the formal process of expelling a person from land or a building by legal procedure.
Examples
“The family is facing eviction because they cannot pay the rent.”
“After months of missed payments, the landlord finally served the tenants with an official eviction notice.”
“The city's housing department reported a significant rise in eviction rates following the expiration of the temporary rent freeze enacted during the economic crisis.”
Examples
simple
“The family is facing eviction because they cannot pay the rent.”
contextual
“After months of missed payments, the landlord finally served the tenants with an official eviction notice.”
complex
“The city's housing department reported a significant rise in eviction rates following the expiration of the temporary rent freeze enacted during the economic crisis.”
Usage
Often used with the verbs 'face', 'threaten', or 'carry out'.
Teaching tip
While 'expulsion' is used for schools, 'eviction' is specifically for housing and property.
Real-World Examples
“Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, has a limited budget to help the 10,000 to 15,000 people who receive eviction notices each year.” “They are likely referring to the fact that one of these 11 points covers suspending evictions until alternative housing becomes available.” Synonyms
Word family
VERB
NOUN
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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