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noun
One who keeps out of possession the rightful owner of an estate.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: UK, obsolete
Topics: law
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Antonyms: none provided
noun
One against whom a fictitious action of fine was brought
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: UK, obsolete
Topics: law
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History
From Old French deforciant, present participle of deforcier. See deforce.
