Dispossess
Term · Law · MLC-T-LAW-001666
To remove a person from the occupancy or possession of land or property, often through legal action. This act deprives an individual of their right to control or use an asset. A landlord might dispossess a tenant for non-payment of rent through an eviction proceeding.
| Identifier | MLC-T-LAW-001666 |
|---|---|
| Field | Law |
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