displacement

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Michael Hickey: Half the displacement are the renters.

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  1. noun The act of displacing.
  2. noun The condition of having been displaced.
  3. noun Chemistry A reaction in which an atom, radical, or molecule replaces another in a compound.

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  • Drafted by the Public Housing Association of Residents (PHAR) and the Legal Aid Justice Center, this document guarantees rights and opportunities for residents in the redevelopment process, foremost among them the right to live free from the fear of long-term displacement or homelessness as a result of redevelopment. —  CvilleDave
  • While their evacuation was expected to be brief, with a gradual return by next week, the displacement was a complicated event and a particular concern for a fragile population. —  Las Vegas Sun Stories: All Sun Headlines
  • Humanitarian responses to both acute and long-term displacement are often hampered by a lack of access to the affected people due to ongoing conflicts and persistent threats, including the targeting of humanitarian workers and assets, the report noted. —  Mathaba Highlights Briefing
  • Michael Hickey: Half the displacement are the renters. —  City Limits - Weekly Articles
  • In 2008, Sudan continued to cope with the countrywide effects of conflict, displacement, and insecurity.
 

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  1. = French déplacement; as displace + -ment.
 

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/dɪsˈpleɪsmənt/
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