Depose
/dɪˈpoʊz/
Definitions
- (v.) To remove someone from office or power, especially a leader or official.
The king was deposed in a coup d'état.
- (v.) To give sworn evidence or testimony, typically written or recorded, outside court.
The witness was deposed before the trial.
Forms
- deposes
- deposed
- deposing
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Commentary
Use 'depose' in legal contexts to mean both removal from office and giving testimony under oath; context clarifies the intended meaning.
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