desahucios

/desaˈwisjos/
nounIntermediate
⚖️Law
formal

The legal process of evicting tenants or homeowners from a property, typically due to non-payment of rent or mortgage.

El banco inició el proceso de desahucio contra la familia por impago de la hipoteca.

The bank initiated the eviction process against the family for non-payment of the mortgage.

💡

In Spain, desahucios are a significant social issue, often associated with economic hardship.

Collocations

proceso de desahucioeviction processorden de desahucioeviction order

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Related Phrases

desahuciar a alguienphrase
to evict someone

💡Pro Tip

Legal Context

Desahucios are governed by specific laws in Spain, and legal assistance is often required.

Gold Rule

Legal Process

Desahucios must follow a formal legal process, including notifications and court orders.

📖Word Origin

From the verb 'desahuciar', meaning to evict, derived from 'ahucio' (a legal term for a writ of possession).

📝Usage Notes

The term is commonly used in legal and social contexts, often in discussions about housing rights and economic inequality.

Word Breakdown

des-
undoing or reversal
prefix
+
-ahuciar
to evict
root
+
-os
plural noun ending
suffix
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