Displacement
/dɪsˈpleɪsmənt/
Definitions
- (n.) The act or process of forcing a person or group to leave their home or position, often in legal contexts involving property law, refugee law, or tort law.
The treaty addressed the displacement of indigenous communities.
- (n.) The removal or transfer of property, rights, or persons from one place or position to another as recognized under legal frameworks.
The landlord's unauthorized displacement of tenants was challenged in court.
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Commentary
In legal drafting, clarity is essential to distinguish physical displacement from legal title transfer or dispossession to avoid ambiguity.
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