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Deforciant
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What's The Definition Of Deforciant?Synonyms | Synonyms for Deforciant: Related Terms | Find terms related to Deforciant: See Also | Deforciant In Webster's Dictionary \De*for"ciant\, n. [OF. deforciant, p. pr. of
deforcier. See {Deforce}.] (Eng. Law)
(a) One who keeps out of possession the rightful owner of an
estate.
(b) One against whom a fictitious action of fine was brought.
[Obs.] --Burrill.
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