noun
ouster
Ouster (noun) means a putting out of possession; dispossession; ejection.
noun
1
A putting out of possession; dispossession; ejection.
2
Action by a cotenant that prevents another cotenant from enjoying the use of jointly owned property.
3
The forceful removal of a politician or regime from power; a coup; an ousting.
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Etymology
From Old French ouster, oustre, a nominalization of Anglo-Norman oustre (“to oust”).
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What is the meaning of ouster?
"ouster" (noun) means a putting out of possession; dispossession; ejection.
What are the different meanings of ouster?
"ouster" has 3 main meanings: 1. A putting out of possession; dispossession; ejection; 2. Action by a cotenant that prevents another cotenant from enjoying the use of jointly owned property; 3. The forceful removal of a politician or regime from power; a coup; an ousting.