Meaning & use
depose
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To remove someone from power or a position of authority, especially forcibly.
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The general was deposed in a military coup after only two years in office.
Rebel forces vowed to depose the corrupt president.
A note on using this word
In law, 'depose' also means to question someone formally under oath to obtain a sworn statement (a deposition).
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2. verb
In law, to question a witness formally under oath outside of court.
The lawyer will depose the witness next Tuesday.
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