violent profits

noun

damages obtained from a tenant wrongfully occupying premises, such as after a lease has expired, and after warning. They are recoverable upon eviction.

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Meanings

nounviolent profits pl (plural only)
  1. pluralplural onlyScots lawdamages obtained from a tenant wrongfully occupying premises, such as after a lease has expired, and after warning. They are recoverable upon eviction.
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