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Deposing: meaning, definitions and examples

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deposing

 

[ dɪˈpoʊzɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

political context

Deposing refers to the act of removing someone from office or power, typically in a political setting. This term is often used when discussing the overthrow of a ruler or the ousting of a government official. Deposing can involve legal processes or may occur through revolution or coup d'état. The term is related to the broader concepts of power dynamics and governance, often highlighting issues of justice and authority.

Synonyms

dethrone, displace, overthrow, remove

Examples of usage

  • The military was accused of deposing the elected president.
  • After years of civil strife, the dictator was finally deposed.
  • The court ruled that the terms of the contract justified deposing the CEO.
  • Revolutionaries sought to depose the corrupt regime.

Translations

Translations of the word "deposing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 deposição

🇮🇳 अधीनस्थ करना

🇩🇪 Absetzung

🇮🇩 penyitaan

🇺🇦 депозитація

🇵🇱 depozycja

🇯🇵 廃位

🇫🇷 déposition

🇪🇸 deposición

🇹🇷 görevden alma

🇰🇷 퇴위

🇸🇦 إقالة

🇨🇿 odvolání

🇸🇰 odvolanie

🇨🇳 罢免

🇸🇮 razrešitev

🇮🇸 afsetning

🇰🇿 лауазымнан босату

🇬🇪 წარმოდგენილი

🇦🇿 vəzifədən azad etmə

🇲🇽 deposición

Etymology

The word 'depose' comes from the Latin term 'deponere', which means 'to put down or away'. This Latin word is a combination of 'de-' meaning 'down' and 'ponere' meaning 'to place'. The use of 'depose' in English dates back to the early 15th century, primarily in the context of removing individuals from positions of authority or power. Historically, it has been associated with royal or governmental contexts, often implying a significant and formal removal process. As political systems evolved, the term grew to encompass a broader range of contexts where power dynamics were in play, including legal and social frameworks.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,868, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.