Possession Order

Pronunciation: /pəˈzɛʃən ˈɔrdər/

Definitions of possession order

noun an official directive or command to take possession of something

Example Sentences

A1 The landlord obtained a possession order to evict the tenant.

A2 The possession order was granted by the court after the tenant failed to pay rent.

B1 The possession order stated that the tenant had to vacate the property within 14 days.

B2 The landlord's solicitor applied for a possession order due to the tenant's repeated breaches of the tenancy agreement.

C1 The possession order was enforced by bailiffs who removed the tenant's belongings from the property.

C2 The possession order was challenged in court, but ultimately upheld, leading to the tenant's eviction.

Examples of possession order in a Sentence

formal The landlord obtained a possession order from the court to evict the tenant.

informal The landlord got a possession order to kick out the tenant.

slang The landlord got the boot order to get rid of the tenant.

figurative The possession order was like a ticking time bomb, signaling the end of the tenant's stay.

Grammatical Forms of possession order

• past tense: possessed
• plural: possession orders
• comparative: more possession order
• superlative: most possession order
• present tense: possesses
• future tense: will possess
• perfect tense: has possessed
• continuous tense: is possessing
• singular: possession order
• positive degree: possession order
• infinitive: to possess
• gerund: possessing
• participle: possessed

Origin and Evolution of possession order

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'possession order' originated in English common law.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the legal context to refer to a court order granting possession of property to a party, the term 'possession order' has evolved to also encompass orders related to eviction and property disputes.