Deposal

Pronunciation: /dɪˈpoʊzəl/

Definitions of deposal

noun the act of removing someone from a position of power or authority, especially through force or legal means

Example Sentences

A1 The king's deposal was a shock to the kingdom.

A2 The deposal of the corrupt official was celebrated by the people.

B1 The deposal of the CEO led to a restructuring of the company.

B2 The deposal of the dictator was met with both relief and uncertainty.

C1 The deposal of the president sparked protests and political upheaval.

C2 The deposal of the tyrant marked a turning point in the country's history.

Examples of deposal in a Sentence

formal The deposal of the corrupt leader was met with widespread approval from the citizens.

informal I heard the deposal of the CEO was finally happening after all the scandals.

slang The deposal of that jerk was long overdue.

figurative The deposal of old traditions paved the way for new ideas to flourish.

Grammatical Forms of deposal

• past tense: deposed
• plural: deposals
• comparative: more deposed
• superlative: most deposed
• present tense: deposes
• future tense: will depose
• perfect tense: have deposed
• continuous tense: is deposing
• singular: deposal
• positive degree: deposal
• infinitive: to depose
• gerund: deposing
• participle: deposed

Origin and Evolution of deposal

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'deposal' originated from the Latin word 'deponere', which means 'to put down'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'deposal' has maintained its original meaning of 'removal from a position of power or authority'.