depose
/dɪˈpoʊz/
verb
- To remove someone from a position of power, especially a ruler or leader.
- In 1688, King James II was deposed in the Glorious Revolution.
- The rebels deposed the dictator after months of protests.
- The board voted to depose the chairman due to financial misconduct.
- To give sworn testimony, especially in a legal setting outside of court.
- He agreed to depose under oath regarding the contract dispute.
- The witness was asked to depose about what she saw that night.
- Lawyers will depose the expert next week to gather evidence.
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