forced sale

noun

, Law.

1. a sale held as a result of a judicial order.

Word History and Origins

Origin of forced sale¹

An Americanism dating back to 1840–50

Example Sentences

But, she added, any forced sale of land from larger farms as a result of the tax relief changes could help more newcomers get into farming.

From BBC

“Whether it’s dressed up as a ban or a forced sale, the bill targeting TikTok is one of the stupidest and most authoritarian pieces of tech legislation we’ve seen in years,” Greer said.

From Salon

China has previously said it would oppose a forced sale of TikTok, and has signaled its opposition this time around.

From Seattle Times

Beijing has vowed to oppose any forced sale.

From BBC

Former President Donald J. Trump has come out against the bill, despite once issuing an executive order himself that proposed a forced sale of the app.

From New York Times