Depose: meaning, definitions and examples

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depose

[ dɪˈpoʊz ]

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legal

To remove from office or position of power, often through force or legal means. Deposing a leader can involve impeachment, resignation or overthrow. The act of deposition is often a formal process carried out by a governing body or court.

Synonyms

oust, overthrow, remove

Examples of usage

The president was deposed following allegations of corruption.
The dictator was deposed in a military coup.

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formal

To testify or give evidence under oath. Depositions are often taken as part of legal proceedings to gather information or establish facts.

Synonyms

affirm, swear, testify

Examples of usage

The witness was deposed in court.
The lawyer deposed the expert witness.

Translations

Translations of the word "depose" in other languages:

🇵🇹 destituir

🇮🇳 अधिकार से हटाना

🇩🇪 absetzen

🇮🇩 memecat

🇺🇦 усунути з посади

🇵🇱 zdeponować

🇯🇵 解任する

🇫🇷 déposer

🇪🇸 deponer

🇹🇷 görevden almak

🇰🇷 해임하다

🇸🇦 عزل

🇨🇿 odvolat

🇸🇰 odvolať

🇨🇳 罢免

🇸🇮 odstaviti

🇮🇸 svipta embætti

🇰🇿 қызметтен босату

🇬🇪 გადაყენება

🇦🇿 vəzifədən çıxarmaq

🇲🇽 deponer

Word origin

The word 'depose' originated from the Old French word 'deposer', which meant 'to put down' or 'to remove from a high position'. It entered the English language in the late 14th century. Over the years, 'depose' has been commonly used in legal and political contexts to describe the removal of a leader or the act of giving testimony under oath.

See also: dispose, expose, impose, pose, poser, posing, repose, transpose, unposed.