DEPOSE


Meaning of DEPOSE in English

■ verb

1》 remove from office suddenly and forcefully.

2》 Law testify to or give (evidence) under oath, especially in writing.

Origin

ME: from OFr. ~r , from L. deponere (see deponent ), but influenced by L. depositus and OFr. poser 'to place'.

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