What is another word for dispossession?
Pronunciation: [dˌɪspəzˈɛʃən] (IPA) 
Dispossession means the act of being deprived of one's rightful property, possessions, or rights. There are several synonyms for the word "dispossession" including loss, deprivation, expropriation, divestment, forfeiture, and seizure. Loss is a broad term that can refer to any type of reduction or reduction in value. Deprivation is a more specific term that indicates a lack of something necessary or expected. Expropriation is a legal term for the taking of private property by the state. Divestment is a term used when one is stripped of something, usually property or investments. Forfeiture denotes the loss of property resulting from some criminal activity or breach of contract. Seizure refers to taking possession of something by force or authority.
