rénoviction

French

Etymology

Blend of rénovation +‎ éviction.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ʁe.nɔ.vik.sjɔ̃/

Noun

rénoviction f (plural rénovictions)

  1. (Quebec) the eviction of all of a building's tenants on the grounds that a large-scale renovation is planned
    • 2021 May 8, Katie Gagnon, La Presse:
      Deux irréductibles Gaulois résistent, encore et toujours, aux assauts des "rénovictions" qui ont vidé leurs immeubles respectifs.
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