Dispossession (noun)

The act of taking away someone's property or belongings, especially by force.

Origin:

From the latin dispossessus, meaning "to lose possession of".

Examples:

  1. The dispossession of the native people's lands was a violation of their rights.
  2. The dispossession of the refugees' belongings was a tragedy.
  3. The dispossession of the family's farm was the result of a legal dispute.
  4. The dispossession of the company's assets was ordered by the court.
  5. The dispossession of the artifact from the museum sparked a public outcry.
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