ejectment
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The nature of processes, ejectments, custodiams, injunctions, replevins, etc., is perfectly known to them, and the terms as familiar to them as to any attorney.
From Castle Rackrent by Edgeworth, Maria
The ejectments from family holdings had been carried out on so large a scale, that it can scarcely be a matter of surprise if some of the ejected resented this treatment.
From An Illustrated History of Ireland from AD 400 to 1800 by Cusack, Mary Frances
The nature of processes, ejectments, custodiams, injunctions, replevins, &c. is perfectly known to them, and the terms as familiar to them as to any attorney.
From Tales and Novels — Volume 04 by Edgeworth, Maria
I have heard nothing but giving notices to quit, taking possession, ejectments, flittings, etc.
From Maria Edgeworth by Zimmern, Helen
M'Clutchy took the matter very coolly certainly—laughed at her, and, in a voice of thunder, desired the ejectments to proceed.
From Valentine M'Clutchy, The Irish Agent The Works of William Carleton, Volume Two by Carleton, William
