Meaning of the word depose in English

What does depose mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

depose

US /dɪˈpoʊz/
UK /dɪˈpoʊz/

Verb

1.

to remove someone important from a powerful position:

Example:
Gingrich was deposed as Speaker of the House after the election in 1998.
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