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to depose
01
to remove someone from a position of power or authority, often through force or legal action
Transitive: to depose someone in a position of power
Example
In a sudden coup, the military managed to depose the elected president.
The board of directors decided to depose the CEO due to allegations of financial misconduct.
The revolutionaries aimed to depose the tyrannical ruler and establish a democratic government.
02
to formally provide sworn testimony or evidence, often in writing
Intransitive
Example
In a sudden coup, the military managed to depose the elected president.
The board of directors decided to depose the CEO due to allegations of financial misconduct.
The revolutionaries aimed to depose the tyrannical ruler and establish a democratic government.
The monarch was deposed, leading to the establishment of a new ruling council.
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