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deforce Definition

de·force (dē fôrs′)

transitive verb -·forced′, -·forc′·ing

  1. to keep (property) from the rightful owner by force
  2. to keep (a person) from rightful possession by force

Etymology: ME deforcen < Anglo-Fr deforcier < OFr de-, from + forcier, to force < VL *fortiare < LL forcia, fortia: see force

deforce Related Forms

de·force′·ment noun

Browse dictionary entries near deforce

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  7. ‹ defloration
  8. ‹ deflexion
  9. ‹ deflexed
  10. ‹ deflection
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