aˈmōshən, əˈ- noun
( -s )
Etymology: Latin amotion-, amotio removal, from amotus (past participle of amovēre to remove) + -ion-, -io -ion — more at amove
1.
a. : removal of a specified object from a place or position
b. : ousting ; specifically : removal of a corporate officer from his office — distinguished from disfranchisement
2. : deprivation of possession of property