Deforce

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. [ 1913 Webster ]