depose in Latin
depose in Latin is dēpōnō — depose means to remove someone, especially a ruler or leader, from power.
depose in Latin
dēpōnō
(transitive) To remove (a leader) from (high) office without killing (them).
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 Latin?
"depose" in Latin is dēpōnō. 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 Latin, "depose" is dēpōnō.
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