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Ousting: meaning, definitions and examples

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ousting

 

[ ˈaʊstɪŋ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

legal

The action of depriving someone of a position of power or authority.

Synonyms

dismissal, expulsion, removal

Examples of usage

  • The ousting of the CEO was a result of the company's poor performance.
  • The ousting of the dictator was celebrated by the citizens.
Context #2 | Noun

political

Forcible removal from a position of power or authority.

Synonyms

coup, overthrow, toppling

Examples of usage

  • The ousting of the corrupt official was long overdue.
  • The opposition party demanded the ousting of the prime minister.
Context #3 | Verb

general

Expel from a position or place.

Synonyms

eject, evict, remove

Examples of usage

  • The board voted to oust the chairman from his position.
  • The landlord threatened to oust the tenants for non-payment of rent.

Translations

Translations of the word "ousting" in other languages:

🇵🇹 expulsão

🇮🇳 निकालना

🇩🇪 Absetzung

🇮🇩 pengusiran

🇺🇦 вигнання

🇵🇱 wyrzucenie

🇯🇵 追放 (tsuihō)

🇫🇷 éviction

🇪🇸 expulsión

🇹🇷 kovulma

🇰🇷 추방 (chubang)

🇸🇦 عزل (azl)

🇨🇿 vyhoštění

🇸🇰 vyhostenie

🇨🇳 驱逐 (qūzhú)

🇸🇮 izgon

🇮🇸 brottrekstur

🇰🇿 қуылу

🇬🇪 გაძევება (gadzeveba)

🇦🇿 çıxarılma

🇲🇽 expulsión

Word origin

The word 'ousting' originates from the Old French word 'ouster', which means 'to remove or dispossess'. It entered the English language in the late 15th century. The concept of ousting has been prevalent throughout history, often associated with political upheavals, power struggles, and leadership changes. The act of ousting someone from a position of authority has been a recurring theme in government, organizations, and various social contexts.

See also: oust, ouster.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,352, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.