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Webster 1913 Edition

Deforce

De-force′

,
Verb.
T.
[
imp. & p. p.
Deforced
;
p. pr. & vb. n.
Deforcing
.]
[OF.
deforcier
;
de-
or
des-
(L.
de
or
dis-
) +
forcier
, F.
forcer
. See
Force
,
Verb.
]
(Law)
(a)
To keep from the rightful owner; to withhold wrongfully the possession of, as of lands or a freehold.
(b)
(Scots Law)
To resist the execution of the law; to oppose by force, as an officer in the execution of his duty.
Burrill.

Webster 1828 Edition

Deforce

DEFORCE

,
Verb.
T.
To disseize and keep out of lawful possession of an estate; to withhold the possession of an estate from the rightful owner; applies to any possessor whose entry was originally lawful, but whose detainer is become unlawful.

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