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depose

Syllabification: (de·pose)

Pronunciation: /diˈpōz/

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Definition of depose

verb

[with object]

1remove from office suddenly and forcefully:he had been deposed by a military coup

2 Law testify to or give (evidence) on oath, typically in a written statement:every affidavit shall state which of the facts deposed to are within the deponent’s knowledge

3 Law question (a witness) in deposition.

Origin:

Middle English: from Old French deposer, from Latin deponere (see deponent), but influenced by Latin depositus and Old French poser 'to place'