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.
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