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1. (v.t.) deforce
to withhold (land or other property) by force, as from the rightful owner.
2. deforce
to evict by force.
Etymology: (1250–1300; ME < AF deforcer, OF de(s)forcier=de(s)- de - +forc(i)er to force)
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1. deforce
to keep from the rightful owner; to withhold wrongfully the possession of, as of lands or a freehold
2. deforce
to resist the execution of the law; to oppose by force, as an officer in the execution of his duty
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