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verb
To deprive someone of the possession of land, especially by evicting them.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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verb
To deprive someone of possession in general.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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verb
To take possession of the ball/puck etc. (from someone).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: hobbies, lifestyle, sports
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verb
deprive of the possession of real estate
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: deprive, strip, divest
History
From Middle English [Term?], from Middle French despossesser. Equivalent to dis- + possess.
Across languages
3 source translations are retained for this English entry.
