deposition
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8.4
- noun
- /ˌdɛpəˈzɪʃən/
- Formal
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deposición
- The deposition of the president was the result of widespread protests demanding change.
Examples
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The people celebrated in the streets after the successful deposition of the corrupt ruler.
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Some of my neighbors gave depositions, mentioned the quarrel, and said I lived pretty close to the scene of the killing.
Fiction book (1990) -
Well, George is interested in the King's deposition.
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This book contains a detailed description of the deposition of Richard II.
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Now, Blomberg's motion for a new trial is based entirely on the King's deposition.
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That's exactly what Judge Wright did just five days before Clinton's deposition.
Academic text (1998) -
The deposition represents the moment when Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus remove Christ's body from the cross.
Academic text (2006) -
Following the deposition of the mayor, the city council met to discuss the appointment of an interim leader.
Synonyms
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3.4
Taking someone out of an official job because they did something wrong
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3.3
To remove someone from their job against their will
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7.4
Removing someone from a place like a home by force or law
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7.0
To remove someone from a job or role, often by force
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8.2
The act of removing a ruler or leader from power
Removing someone from a position of power
The official act of removing someone from a job or position
Antonyms
How Forceful
Surface Forms
Morphology
deposition = depose (opaque) = de + pose + ion
The meaning shift from 'depose' to 'deposition' in this context is not straightforward for learners.
Etymology
Deposition comes from the Latin parts de- 'down' and pose 'place', and it is closely related to the verb depose, which means to 'put down' from a position. So a deposition in politics is the act of removing someone from office, or 'putting them down' from power.