depose

• Verbo que se usa para indicar la acción de apartar a alguien de un cargo o del poder, frecuentemente por medios legales o políticos.

A verb used to indicate the act of removing someone from a position of power or authority, often through legal or political means.

1. Remove from powerC1formal

   To remove someone, especially a ruler or leader, from a position of authority.

   Destituir del poder

   • The king was deposed by a military coup.
   • The dictator was deposed after years of protests.
   • The board voted to depose the CEO due to misconduct.

   Sinónimosdethronedisplaceoustoverthrowremovetoppleunseat

   Antónimosappointcrownenthroneinaugurateinstallinvest

2. Testify under oathC1formal

   To give sworn testimony, especially in a legal setting.

   Declarar bajo juramento

   • The witness deposed that she saw the defendant at the scene.
   • He was called to depose in the trial.
   • The lawyer asked the expert to depose regarding the evidence.

   Sinónimosattestbear witnesssweartestify