Evict Definition & Meaning

evict
verb
  1. expel or eject without recourse to legal process; "The landlord wanted to evict the tenants so he banged on the pipes every morning at 3 a.m."
  2. expel from one's property or force to move out by a legal process; "The landlord evicted the tenants after they had not paid the rent for four months"

"Evict" in song lyrics

See how evict is used in real songs:

  • "Stay thick, click roll thick, flip and evict"
    Buddha Monk & Popa Wu f/ I-Born — Love Me
  • "I know they notice, we evict"
    B-Legit, Niki Scarfo, Rame Royal, Richie Rich — Stick Wit Her
  • "Try to rob and pop you quick, promise you will not evict"
    Reflection Eternal f/ Bilal — Ends

Usage tips for "evict"

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