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Definition of Deforce
Deforce Deforce De*force", v. t. [imp. & p. p. Deforced; p. pr. &
vb. n. Deforcing.] [OF. deforcier; de- or des- (L. de or
dis-) + forcier, F. forcer. See Force, v.] (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.
