deforce verb trans. [dɪ'fɔ:s] LME.
[Anglo-Norman deforcer, Old French deforcier, from des- DE- 3 + forcier, forcer FORCE verb¹. Cf. ENFORCE verb etc.]
1. Law. Keep by force (from the rightful owner); withhold wrongfully. LME.
b. Deprive forcibly (of rightful property); deprive wrongfully. LME.

2. Scots Law. Forcibly prevent (a legal officer) from carrying out an official duty. LME.

3. Rape. Scot. LME-E17.

■ deforcement noun L15.

■ deforcer noun LME.

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