Meaning of the word dispossess in English

What does dispossess mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

dispossess

US /ˌdɪs.pəˈzes/
UK /ˌdɪs.pəˈzes/

Verb

to deprive (someone) of land, property, or other possessions

Example:
The government sought to dispossess the farmers of their ancestral lands.
The landlord threatened to dispossess the tenants if they didn't pay the rent.
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