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dispossession

/ˌdɪspəˈzɛʃən/

Translations

dispossessionnoun

dispossessions

The dispossession of assets was a result of the court's decision.

Изъятие активов было результатом решения суда.

The dispossession of property was carried out by the authorities.

Конфискация имущества была проведена властями.

Synonyms

dispossessionadjective

more dispossession

Comp.

most dispossession

Super.

/ˌdɪspəˈzɛʃən/

Used attributively before a noun to denote relation to dispossession (e.g., "dispossession order").

dispossessionnoun

The act of depriving someone of land, property, or other possessions.

The dispossession of indigenous lands has been a significant issue throughout history.

The state of being deprived of possessions, especially land or property.

After the war, many families faced dispossession and struggled to rebuild their lives.

dispossessionadjective

Relating to or pertaining to the act or state of dispossession.

The government issued a dispossession order to reclaim the land.