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 De·force v. t. [imp. & p. p. Deforced p. pr. & vb. n. Deforcing.]  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.
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