E*vic"tion (?), n. [L. evictio: cf. F. 'eviction.]

1.

The act or process of evicting; or state of being evicted; the recovery of lands, tenements, etc., from another's possession by due course of law; dispossession by paramount title or claim of such title; ejectment; ouster.

2.

Conclusive evidence; proof.

[Obs.]

Full eviction of this fatal truth. South.

 

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