depose

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de retirer quelqu'un de ses fonctions ou de son pouvoir, souvent par des moyens légaux ou politiques, ou encore le fait de faire une déposition sous serment devant une autorité.

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.

   Destituer

   • 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.

   Synonymesdethronedisplaceoustoverthrowremovetoppleunseat

   Antonymesappointcrownenthroneinaugurateinstallinvest

2. Testify under oathC1formal

   To give sworn testimony, especially in a legal setting.

   Déposer sous serment

   • 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.

   Synonymesattestbear witnesssweartestify