\De*force"\, 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.