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oust

Syllabification: (oust)
Pronunciation: /oust/

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Definition of oust

verb

[with object]
  • drive out or expel (someone) from a position or place:he ousted a long-term incumbent by only 500 votes
  • Law deprive (someone) of or exclude (someone) from possession of something.

Origin:

late Middle English (as a legal term): from Anglo-Norman French ouster 'take away', from Latin obstare 'oppose, hinder'

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