dispossess proceedingglossary / DISPOSSESS PROCEEDING dispossess proceeding. A summary procedure initiated by a landlord to oust a defaulting tenant and regain possession of the premises. See FORCIBLE ENTRY AND DETAINER . [Cases: Landlord and Tenant 293.] 词条贡献者 法律翻译舒婷,知名法学院保险学专业,专注翻译各类与保险与再保险诉讼有关的法律文件。