Meaning & use
Ouster
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The act of removing or expelling someone from a position of power, office, or possession.
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The coup led to the sudden ouster of the country's president.
Shareholders voted for the ouster of the CEO following the scandal.
A note on using this word
Originally a legal term for wrongfully depriving someone of property or rights, now widely used in politics and business.
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removalexpulsion
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