Depose
To remove someone from a throne or other high office, typically through political or legal action.
verbDepose
To remove someone from a throne or other high office, typically through political or legal action.
verbImagine This
A king keeps his power and authority only if he has the right pose. If he doesn’t keep the pose, he will be removed from his throne.
Sounds Like
dih-POHZ
Looks Like
Looks similar to 'dispose' in spelling; both share the root -pose.
Remember This
Depose is often used for rulers or officials; do not confuse with 'dispose' which means to get rid of something.
Other Forms
Connect With
unseat, dethrone, oust, overthrow
Note
Depose refers to removal from office; 'dispose' refers to getting rid of something. Also, in legal contexts, 'depose' can mean to testify under oath. The noun form is 'deposition' (the testimony or the act of deposing).