Eject
/ɪˈdʒɛkt/
Definitions
- (v.) To forcibly remove a person from premises, a vehicle, or an organization, often for legal or disciplinary reasons.
The bar owner decided to eject the unruly patron from the premises.
- (v.) To expel or discharge property, rights, or interests, especially in legal or contractual contexts.
The landlord sought to eject the tenant from the property due to a breach of lease.
Forms
- ejects
- ejected
- ejecting
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Commentary
Commonly used in landlord-tenant law and criminal law contexts; distinction between physical removal and legal termination matters for drafting and enforcement.
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