Deposed: meaning, definitions and examples

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deposed

 

[ dษชหˆpoสŠzd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

political context

Deposited refers to the act of removing someone from a position of power, often in a sudden or forceful manner. This term is commonly associated with the overthrow of a government or leader. The deposition can occur through various means including a coup, revolution, or legal processes. It entails not only the dismissal of an official but often leads to significant political changes within a system.

Synonyms

ejected, ousted, overthrown, removed

Examples of usage

  • The king was deposed during the revolution.
  • After a military coup, the president was quickly deposed.
  • The board voted to depose the CEO due to misconduct.

Translations

Translations of the word "deposed" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น deposto

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคตเคถเคฟเคทเฅเคŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช abgesetzt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ diberhentikan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฝัั‚ะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ usuniฤ™ty

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้€€ไฝใ—ใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dรฉposรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ depuesto

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท gรถrevden alฤฑnmฤฑลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ‡ด์œ„๋œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฎู„ูˆุน

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sesazenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ odvolanรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ขซๅบŸ้™ค็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ odstavljen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ afsettur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะฐา“ะฐะนั‹ะฝะดะฐะปา“ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ“แƒแƒงแƒ”แƒœแƒ”แƒ‘แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vษ™zifษ™sindษ™n azad edilmiลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ depuesto

Word origin

The word 'deposed' originates from the Latin term 'deponere', which means 'to put down' or 'to lay aside.' The prefix 'de-' indicates a reversal, while 'ponere' means 'to place.' In historical contexts, it has been used primarily to denote the act of removing a monarch or other official from power, often by force or in a politically charged atmosphere. It gained prominence during various revolutions and political upheavals where it became common for leaders to be deposed by their subjects or rival factions. Over time, it has also come to encompass the removal of authority figures in organizations, indicating a broader application in modern political and corporate language.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,338, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.