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Dispossession Definition & Meaning

dispossession
noun
  1. the expulsion of someone (such as a tenant) from the possession of land by process of law
  2. freeing from evil spirits

"Dispossession" in song lyrics

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  • "in savage massacres, protection acts and dispossession"
    Rainman — Australian Story
  • "accumulation by dispossession"
    AOL — AOL

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Frequently asked questions

What does dispossession mean?
the expulsion of someone (such as a tenant) from the possession of land by process of law freeing from evil spirits
What part of speech is dispossession?
Dispossession is a noun.
How many definitions does dispossession have?
Dispossession has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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