Unseating: meaning, definitions and examples

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unseating

 

[ ʌnˈsiːtɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

political context

Unseating refers to the act of removing someone from a position of power or authority, particularly in a political or organizational setting. This term is often used when a person is displaced from their elected or appointed role, usually by a vote or some form of legal action. Unseating can occur in various contexts, including elections, where an incumbent may be voted out, or in organizations where leadership is challenged. It carries implications of conflict and opposition as it typically involves efforts by others to take over a position that is being held.

Synonyms

deposing, dethroning, displacement, ousting, removal

Examples of usage

  • The incumbent faced a real challenge in unseating him from office.
  • The grassroots movement aimed at unseating the corrupt politician.
  • The board of directors initiated a vote for unseating the CEO.
  • Her campaign was focused on unseating the current governor.
  • There were allegations of misconduct that led to the unseating of the judge.

Translations

Translations of the word "unseating" in other languages:

🇵🇹 destituição

🇮🇳 अधिवेशन से हटाना

🇩🇪 Absetzung

🇮🇩 penggulingan

🇺🇦 зняття

🇵🇱 odwołanie

🇯🇵 解任

🇫🇷 destitution

🇪🇸 destitución

🇹🇷 görevden alma

🇰🇷 해임

🇸🇦 إقالة

🇨🇿 odvolání

🇸🇰 odvolanie

🇨🇳 罢免

🇸🇮 odstranitev

🇮🇸 afskrift

🇰🇿 қызметінен босату

🇬🇪 გადაწყვეტა

🇦🇿 vəzifədən azad etmə

🇲🇽 destitución

Etymology

The word 'unseat' stems from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' or 'the opposite of' and 'seat', which originates from Old English 'sǣte', indicating a place or position. The term has been used since the 16th century, primarily in reference to removing someone from a throne or chair of authority. Over the centuries, the usage of 'unseat' has broadened to encompass any removal from power, particularly within political contexts. The evolution of the term reflects changes in governance and societal structures, particularly during periods of political upheaval when questions of legitimacy and authority were paramount. As democratic systems developed, the term became more closely associated with electoral politics, symbolizing the struggle between those in power and those desiring change.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,466, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.