Deforce meaning

To withhold (property, for example) from the rightful owner.

To deprive (a rightful owner) of something, especially property.

To keep (property) from the rightful owner by force.

To keep (a person) from rightful possession by force.

(law) To withhold land unlawfully from its true owner or from any other person who has a right to the possession of it, after one has lawfully entered and taken possession of it.