deposed
verb (past tense)UK /dɪˈpəʊzd/
US /dɪˈpoʊzd/
Made to lose a powerful job or position, like a king being removed from the throne.
The angry people deposed the king and chose a new leader.
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2. Said under oath in a court, as in a formal statement given before trial.
The witness deposed that she saw the car run the red light.
3. Put down or set down something, especially in writing.
He deposed his memories of the trip in a small notebook.
4. Removed from office or power by force or vote.
The deposed mayor moved to another town after the election.