Dispossess

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /dɪspəˈzÉ™s/

Origin

Middle English, from Middle French despossesser

Full definition of dispossess

Verb

1. To deprive someone of the possession of land, especially by evicting them.
2. (sports) To take possession of the ball/puck etc. (from someone)
• 2011, October 1, John Sinnott, Aston Villa 2 - 0 Wigan, It was Bannan who released Agbonlahor for his goal with a long-range curling pass after Stephen Warnock had dispossessed Mohamed Diame.

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