forcible entry

forcible entry
forcible entry n
1: the unlawful taking of possession of real property by force or threats of force against the lawful possessor see also forcible entry and detainer
2: unlawful entry into or onto another's property esp. when accompanied by force
forcible entry of an automobile

Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary of Law. . 1996.

forcible entry
index burglary, housebreaking

Burton's Legal Thesaurus. . 2006


forcible entry
n.
Using force or threat of force to illegally enter property that belongs to someone else against the owner’s will.

The Essential Law Dictionary. — Sphinx Publishing, An imprint of Sourcebooks, Inc. . 2008.


forcible entry
The crime of taking possession of a house, other structure, or land by the use of physical force or serious threats against the occupants. This can include breaking windows, doors, or using terror to gain entry, as well as forcing the occupants out by threat or violence after having come in peacefully.
Category: Criminal Law
Category: Small Claims Court & Lawsuits

Nolo’s Plain-English Law Dictionary. . 2009.

forcible entry
n.
   the crime of taking possession of a house or other structure or land by the use of physical force or serious threats against the occupants. This can include breaking windows or doors or using terror to gain entry, as well as forcing the occupants out by threat or violence after having come in peacefully.

Law dictionary. . 2013.

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  • forcible entry and detainer — n 1: the forcible entry upon and keeping of real property without authority of law 2: the statutory proceeding to regain possession of real property taken through a forcible entry and detainer Merriam Webster’s Dictionary of Law. Merriam Webster …   Law dictionary

  • Forcible entry and detainer — Forcible For ci*ble, a. [Cf. OF. forcible forcible, forceable that may be forced.] 1. Possessing force; characterized by force, efficiency, or energy; powerful; efficacious; impressive; influential. [1913 Webster] How forcible are right words!… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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