depose
Americanverb (used with object)
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to remove from office or position, especially high office.
The people deposed the dictator.
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to testify or affirm under oath, especially in a written statement.
to depose that it was true.
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Law. to take the deposition of; examine under oath.
Two lawyers deposed the witness.
verb (used without object)
verb
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(tr) to remove from an office or position, esp one of power or rank
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law to testify or give (evidence, etc) on oath, esp when taken down in writing; make a deposition
Other Word Forms
- deposable adjective
- deposer noun
- undeposable adjective
Etymology
Origin of depose
First recorded in 1250–1300; Middle English deposen, from Old French deposer “to put down,” equivalent to de- de- + poser, from unattested Vulgar Latin posāre, Late Latin pausāre; pose 1
Example Sentences
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McIndoe was one of a dozen Los Angeles firefighters deposed in January in a lawsuit filed by Palisades fire victims against the city and the state.
From Los Angeles Times
The deposed shah's eldest son, Reza Pahlavi, "is being promoted by Western media" and appears to be gaining in popularity, Nencini said, but his credibility in the eyes of people inside Iran remains unclear.
From Barron's
“Only one of the firefighters we deposed had the courage to tell the truth — that his fellow firefighters and captain ignored his warnings that the fire had not been fully extinguished,” Robertson said.
From Los Angeles Times
In the last year Pierce has been deposed from holy orders and he is no longer a priest.
From BBC
While a number of videos show chants in opposition to both the Islamic Republic and the deposed monarchy.
From BBC
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