depose in Dutch
depose in Dutch is neerleggen, afzetten, getuigen — depose means to remove someone, especially a ruler or leader, from power.
depose in Dutch
neerleggen
(literally, transitive) To put down; to lay down; to deposit; to lay aside; to put away.
afzetten
(transitive) To remove (a leader) from (high) office without killing (them).
getuigen
What does "depose" mean?
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verb To remove someone, especially a ruler or leader, from power.
"The general was deposed in a military coup."
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verb To give sworn testimony, or to formally question someone under oath, especially in a legal case.
"The witness was deposed by lawyers from both sides before the trial."
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depose in a sentence
- The general was deposed in a military coup.
- The king was deposed after years of unrest.
- The witness was deposed by lawyers from both sides before the trial.
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What is "depose" in Dutch?
"depose" in Dutch is neerleggen, afzetten, getuigen. depose means: To remove someone, especially a ruler or leader, from power.
How do you use "depose" in a sentence?
Example: "The general was deposed in a military coup." In Dutch, "depose" is neerleggen, afzetten, getuigen.
Are there other ways to say "depose" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 3 translations listed for "depose": neerleggen, afzetten, getuigen.
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