verb to remove from a position of power or authority, especially through force or legal means
To remove someone from a position of power or authority
To overthrow or forcibly remove a ruler or government
To give sworn evidence or testimony in a legal proceeding
In the legal field, 'depose' is commonly used to refer to the process of taking a sworn testimony from a witness or party involved in a case.
Journalists may use 'depose' when reporting on legal proceedings or investigations, to describe the act of obtaining a formal statement under oath.
HR managers may use 'depose' when discussing employee investigations or disciplinary actions, to indicate the process of gathering sworn statements.