depose in a sentence
v. t.
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Definition
Depose: to remove from a position of power or authority, especially in a formal or forceful manner.
Sample Sentences
- The king was deposed after a long and bitter struggle for power.
- Witnesses were called to testify in the trial to depose the corrupt official.
- In a surprising turn of events, the committee voted to depose the chairman.
- Revolutionaries sought to depose the existing regime and establish a new government.
- The evidence presented was strong enough to support the demand to depose the president.
- The evidence presented in court may depose the credibility of the witness.
- After years of dissent, the council decided to depose the mayor from office.
- He was determined to depose the tyrant and restore democracy to the land.
- The sudden political upheaval led to a movement to depose the ruling party.
- In a shocking turn of events, the general was deposed by his own troops.