deforce

Meaning

Verb

To withhold land unlawfully from its true owner or from any other person who has a right to the possession of it, after one has lawfully entered and taken possession of it.
To resist an officer of the law in the execution of his duty.

Origin

From Old French.

Modern English dictionary

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