eviction

S2 W2

BrE /ˈɛvɪkʃn/ AmE /ˈɛvɪkʃn/

noun en → es

1 LEGAL ACTION [singular] B2

the legal process of removing someone from a property because they have not paid rent or mortgage

desalojo, expulsión

  • an eviction order

Collocations eviction notice · face eviction

  • The tenant faces eviction if they do not pay the rent.

    El inquilino enfrenta el desalojo si no paga el alquiler.

2 RESULT [singular] B2

the act of removing someone from a property because they have not paid rent or mortgage

desalojo, expulsión

  • eviction proceedings

Collocations evict a tenant · eviction process

  • The landlord initiated eviction proceedings against the tenant.

    El propietario inició los procedimientos de desalojo contra el inquilino.