depose

[US]/dɪˈpəʊz/
[UK]/dɪˈpoʊz/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

English definition:
vt. To remove from office; to give testimony; to dethrone
vi. To testify under oath.

Phrases & Collocations

depose a ruler

depose a testimony

depose a witness

depose in court

depose of power

depose from office

Example Sentences

The head of state was deposed by the army.

he had been deposed by a military coup.

The king was deposed by his people.

He deposed to having seen it.

Investigators will depose the witness behind closed doors.

The emperor was deposed and his army disbanded.

every affidavit shall state which of the facts deposed to are within the deponent's knowledge.

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