Deposed
Pronunciation: /dɪˈpoʊzd/
Deposed (adj)
- Having been forced to leave a position of power, especially a ruler, because of political change.
- No longer holding an official job after a decision by law or authority.
Deposed (verb)
- To remove someone from a position of power, usually by political action or a legal decision.
Examples
- The protesters deposed the ruler peacefully.
- The court deposed the president after the scandal.
Deposed (adjective)
Examples
- The deposed leader lost control after the vote.
- The deposed government was replaced by a new team.